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Written question asked by Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 March 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Artworks

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether changes have been made to the number and location of portraits of (a) Queen Elizabeth II and (b) King Charles III within her Department’s HQ since 4 July 2024.

Answer

The official portrait of His Majesty The King resides in the reception area of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office headquarters. On portraits that are part of the Government Art Collection, I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 21 May 2025 in response to Question 52692.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117531
Session
2024-26
Related items
Embassies: Government Art Collection
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Artworks Elizabeth II, Queen Charles III, King Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk