He has painted Hollywood stars, global leaders and, of course, royalty.
And now arguably the world’s greatest figurative artist, Jonathan Yeo, has a new role – as royal tour artist.
In 1985 King Charles revived Queen Victoria‘s tradition of bringing an artist along on her travels to record them for posterity as a means of championing up-and-coming young talent.
A keen painter himself, he had already founded the Royal Drawing School and was keen to uplift and encourage traditional arts.
Yeo is without doubt the most famous name that has ever joined Charles on his travels.
His works would normally cost tens, if not hundreds
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