King Charles III recently highlighted his passion for art and family during a celebration of the Royal Drawing School’s 25th anniversary. The scene that played out behind closed doors at St James’s Palace in London. There, the King hailed the gifted artist Catherine Goodman, before toasting his strong relationship with his first cousin, Lady Sarah Chatto.
Founded by King Charles and Goodman together in 2000, the Royal Drawing School has been instrumental in cultivating artistic talent. Most notably, during his speech celebrating the legacy of Dr. He described him as the ideal person to introduce life drawing classes at the Institute of Architecture, the newly-established school in Regent’s Park. He said he was immensely proud of what the school had accomplished over the last 11 years.
The King’s dedication to art is well-documented. Behind every great garden In 2000, he produced a pencil sketch of Highgrove that demonstrated his artistry. Second, he has a passion for landscape painting. This enthusiasm dovetails with the passions of his maternal cousin, Lady Sarah Chatto, with whom he shares a strong artistic connection.
In an unexpected and deeply personal speech, King Charles recalled their often radical early formative years together at Camberwell School of Art. When Chatto and Goodman were only 18, he recalled them warmly. He touched on how each of their artistic journeys left an indelible mark on him.
“Imagine, just perhaps, how proud I am of all these students over all these years. I have always believed in investing in talent for the future in many different spheres, particularly in the cultural world but also in all sorts of others.” – King Charles III
In addition to historic artists, the King also met with some contemporary artists at the event, such as Tracey Emin and Grayson Perry. Emin expressed her appreciation for the King’s support, noting that “What I feel really good about is it’s for a good cause.”
Lady Sarah Chatto—an accomplished artist in her own right, having exhibited her work at The Redfern Gallery since 1995. Her eldest son Samuel has become a sculptor, continuing the family’s artistic legacy even more. The bond between King Charles and Lady Sarah is evident through various public appearances, including their time together at Royal Ascot and their joint attendance at royal events with Prince William.
It’s always been true that King Charles is deeply committed to cultivating artistic talent. His curatorial work on shows such as “The Power of Drawing,” featuring the talents of established and self-taught artists, further underscore his vision.
“So to see these young people develop into middle-aged people still painting is remarkable and achieving so much, and I hope enabling them to discover and develop and demonstrate their remarkable talents. It’s an investment that has been rewarded a thousand-fold.” – King Charles III
