Not everybody knows about King Charles’s enthusiasm for the arts, which includes a rather impressive knack for painting which saw his own work be published in an esteemed collection.
Though he spends most of his time on royal duty nowadays, King Charles once dedicated his spare time to pursuing a painting hobby. As a keen purveyor of the arts throughout his career, Charles flexed his watercolor skills back in the 1980s – though he attempted to keep his talent under wraps, hence why you may never have seen his creations.
King Charles once had a painting published anonymously
In an archived excerpt from the New York Times in June 1987, it was revealed that Charles, then Prince of Wales, had successfully submitted a watercolor painting to the London-based Royal Academy of Art’s summer show.
As if to avoid any accusations of nepotism or favoritism, Charles submitted the piece, titled Farm Building in Norfolk, anonymously – signing the painting ‘C’, which is believed to be a nod to one of his royal titles – the Earl of Carrick. As much as 90% of the artwork that was submitted to the collection was said to be rejected.
Describing the submission, the co-chairman of the selection committee, Leonard Rosoman, said: “As far as I know, it went through the selection process the same as all the other works,” adding: “It holds its place well in the paintings.”
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Charles has always been a keen purveyor of the arts
Charles has been heralded throughout his career for what appears to be a genuine interest and enthusiasm in the arts.
Last year, for example, Charles commissioned 12 musical works for his coronation ceremony, much to the delight of esteemed composer Tarik O’Regan.
Speaking to the Telegraph, O’Regan said of Charles’ appreciation of fine art that once you “delved into Charles’s likes and dislikes”, you would uncover somebody whose tastes were “obviously nuanced”.
“He’s someone who is clearly very affected by music and other arts,” added O’Regan.
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