Iconic Dubai-based artist, Sacha Jafri was commissioned by the British Embassy in the UAE to create a unique gift for the Royal Family in Dubai, cementing the close friendship between the two countries.
Jafri working on the masterpiece in May 2023
Marking the coronation of Britain’s new ruling royal, Sacha Jafri’s “King Charles III Coronation” painting was chosen as a gift to the Dubai Royal Family.
Sacha Jafri with H.E. Simon Penney, the British Royal Trade Commissioner for the Middle East and Pakistan
According to the artist, the painting celebrates the ethos behind the new King’s reign and his vision for the future. The piece also celebrates King Charles III’s love and affinity with the UAE, which he has developed over many years visiting the country, and hosting the Dubai Royals in the United Kingdom.
Sacha Jafri Presenting “King Charles III Coronation” Painting during the UAE’s British Embassy official Coronation celebrations
Commenting on the commission Jafri said: “To be commissioned to create this incredibly important painting is a really special honour for me. I have a particular love and long-term personal relationship with the British Royal family, having worked with both HRH King Charles III and HRH Prince William in a very personal capacity on their various charitable projects, both at home and abroad, for over 15 years now. To be able to capture King Charles III’s philosophies, concerns, passions, and personal visions of the past, present, and future, as a gift from the British Embassy in the UAE to the ruling family of Dubai, is very personal to me, and is most certainly a highlight of my career”.
