British artist Jamie Coreth recently revealed his stunning portrait of His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent. The centrepiece of this reveal was our new model at the annual New Generation Festival in Florence. The unveiling occurred at the historic Palazzo Corsini al Prato, where the painted silk will be on permanent display. This exhibition is a testament to Coreth’s rising star and her place in the world of art, especially for representations of royalty.
Coreth is no stranger to conjuring the essence of royalty. In June 2022, he announced his own personally approved portrait of Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge. He even displayed a portrait of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. This earlier work showcased Kate in a shimmering green dress by Suzie Cave’s label, The Vampire’s Wife, while William donned a trim black suit. The couple were on hand to see the unveiling in person—a historic occasion both for the artist and the royal family itself.
Coreth’s unique artistic style is well represented in this new portrait of the Duke of Kent. In this piece, the Duke is depicted seated in a chair, wearing a button-down shirt, an olive blazer, and trousers. He holds his Cromach, a ceremonial sword presented to him by The Scots Guards, emphasizing his long-standing connection to the regiment.
The Duke of Kent, who has served as Colonel of the Scots Guards since 1974, spoke about his dedication to the role, stating,
“Wonderful to be in Florence with the @new_generation_festival for the unveiling of my portrait of HRH the Duke of Kent. It was an honour to paint him. Well done @leone.cornici on a beautiful frame!” – Jamie Coreth
Coreth’s artistic focus is to paint his subjects in a formal yet approachable way, creating dignity in the subject with grace and beauty. He previously stated,
“Serving as Colonel of the Scots Guards since 1974, the longest anyone has spent in this role, has been a true honour and one which will forever fill me with great joy.”
His art feels as fresh and in touch with audiences today, mixing historic portraiture with present day awareness.
“I wanted to show Their Royal Highnesses in a manner where they appeared both relaxed and approachable, as well as elegant and dignified.”
His work continues to resonate with audiences, bridging traditional portraiture with contemporary sensibilities.
