Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Timothy Whidborne

1968 - Irish Guards Presented With New Portrait Of The Queen: A reception was held today at Regimental Headquarters Irish Guards, Wellington Barracks, to view the portrait of Her Majesty The Queen by Timothy Whidborne. This shows Her Majesty wearing the uniform of Colonel-in-Chief Irish Guards, mounted on the grey Metropolitan Police horse Doctor, against the background of the archway on Horse Guards Parade. This work was built up from a series of sketches of The Queen starting from the ceremony of Trooping the Colour in 1966 and 1967 followed by studies at the Royal Mews. Later Her Majesty graciously consented to give the artist four sittings of an hour each; two of these in full uniform. The artist worked at Buckingham Palace on some thirty occasions. The portrait, measuring 60 inches by 48 inches, is painted in Oil Tempera on canvas glued to a wooden panel. The Regiment's decision to commission the portrait was made possible by the generosity of Capt. M.P.R. Boyle who served with the Irish Guards from 1953 to 1966. The portrait will be hung initially at Regimental Headquarters Irish Guards, Wellington Barracks, London, but in September this year it will be moved to the officers Mess at Victoria Barracks, Windsor where the 1st battalion Irish Guards will be stationed. Photo Shows: The portrait of H.M. The Queen by Timothy Whidborne, pictured at the reception today

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