Today, at the National Portrait Gallery, the Princess of Wales was seen wearing an elegant ensemble from Self-Portrait. She was greeted upon arrival by Sir Ken Olisa, the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London.
Accompanying her was Dr. Nicholas Cullinan, the director of the gallery.
The visit was part of the celebrations marking the gallery’s reopening after a significant refurbishment.
Since 2012, the Princess has served as the royal patron of the gallery.
During her visit, she met with artist Tracey Emin and Jamie Fobert, the architect behind the project.
Tracey Emin was tasked with designing the new brass-paneled doors of the gallery, which symbolize ‘every woman, throughout time.’
A detailed view of two of the brass panels designed by Emin.
The gallery’s extensive renovations have been covered extensively, including in a piece by India McTaggart for The Telegraph.
The Princess was also photographed in front of Joshua Reynolds’ “Portrait of Mai (Omai),” a highlight of the gallery’s collection.
Simon Perry of People magazine noted the significance of this portrait, acquired through a historic fundraising effort.
Rebecca English of The Mail shared several videos on social media capturing the event.
The Princess and Mr. Cullinan were also seen discussing the gallery’s new exhibit, “Yevonde: Life and Colour,” which explores the work of the pioneering photographer Yevonde, known for her vibrant color photography from the 1930s.
The exhibit is part of the “Reframing Narratives: Women in Portraiture” initiative, supported by the Chanel Culture Fund, aiming to enhance the representation of women in the gallery’s collection.
The Princess’s interaction with Sir Paul McCartney and his wife, Nancy Shevell, was a notable moment, with McCartney discussing his own exhibit at the gallery.
Lastly, the Princess participated in a children’s workshop, part of the gallery’s new educational initiatives.
For more details on her visit and the gallery’s reopening, additional coverage is available from The Daily Mail and Tatler.
