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Written question asked by Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative) on Monday, 9 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


King Charles III: Paintings

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the (a) National Museum of the Royal Navy, (b) Royal Air Force Museum, (c) Royal Marines Museum and (d) Royal Navy Submarine Museum accepted a free portrait of the King.

Answer

In 2023 the Government announced a new scheme to allow public authorities to apply for a free portrait of His Majesty to celebrate the new reign. The National Museum of the Royal Navy accepted a portrait for each of its sites which includes the Royal Marines Museum and the Royal Navy Submarine Museum. The Royal Air Force Museum also accepted a portrait of His Majesty the King.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
119053
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Charles III, King National Museum of the Royal Navy Royal Marines Museum Royal Navy Submarine Museum RAF Museum Paintings
Link
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