Richard Stone is a British painter, specializing in portraits. In 1973, at the age of 22, he became the youngest commissioned royal portrait painter in almost 200 years. He has completed commissioned portraits of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and is completing portraits of H.R.H. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is the husband of Elizabeth II. He is the United Kingdom's longest-serving consort and the oldest serving spouse of a reigning British monarch....

, H.R.H. Charles, Prince of Wales

Charles, Prince of Wales

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is the heir apparent and eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Since 1958 his major title has been His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. In Scotland he is additionally known as The Duke of Rothesay...

, and H.R.H. Prince Andrew, Duke of York

Prince Andrew, Duke of York

Prince Andrew, Duke of York KG GCVO , is the second son, and third child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh...

. He also painted the official Downing Street portrait of Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990...

, who upon inspecting his work, requested that he add her handbag to the portrait. His portraits hang at Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace, in London, is the principal residence and office of the British monarch. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality...

, the National Portrait Gallery (London), and the National Portrait Gallery (Australia)

National Portrait Gallery (Australia)

The National Portrait Gallery of Australia is a collection of portraits of prominent Australians that are important in their field of endeavour or whose life sets them apart as an individual of long-term public interest...

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External links

• Richard Stone: Official Website