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King Charles III: Artworks

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 22 April 2026UIN 124748

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the press release entitled Conclusion of His Majesty The King’s free Portrait Scheme, of 28 November 2024, what the percentage take-up figure was for principal councils in England.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

His Majesty The King’s free Portrait Scheme was a voluntary programme offering a free, framed portrait of The King to any eligible public institution that requested one.

Following the conclusion of the scheme, a breakdown of the take up, including percentage take-up figures were published on gov.uk.

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