Description
Subject & Medium
This captivating oil on canvas portrait depicts Camilla Parker Bowles — now Queen Camilla, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom — standing proudly on the lush grounds of her Wiltshire farm. Painted in 2002, it beautifully captures a moment of calm rural life, surrounded by her cherished prized animals.
Composition & Technique
Executed in a realist style, the composition features Camilla in a maroon-striped blouse with rolled sleeves and glaucous-toned trousers, standing on vivid green grass. A prized sheep stands in profile before her, while more sheep, horses, and a pony populate the background. Rustic barns and a distant hedgerow frame the scene, under a summery sky of soft blues and whites.
The artist’s delicate brushstrokes masterfully render the textures of wool, coats, grass, and sky. The colour palette balances earthy greens, browns, and creams with serene blues and pale clouds, evoking a peaceful, pastoral atmosphere that feels both intimate and majestic.
Signed
Signed and dated in the lower right corner by Diana Douglas Hamilton, confirming its authenticity and enhancing its collectible value.
About Camilla Parker Bowles, Now Queen Camilla
Born Camilla Rosemary Shand on July 17, 1947, Camilla was raised in East Sussex and South Kensington. She developed a lifelong love for the countryside, horses, and animals — a passion reflected in this portrait.
After marrying Andrew Parker Bowles in 1973 (divorced 1995), her long relationship with Charles, Prince of Wales (now King Charles III) became one of the most followed royal stories in the world. In 2005, Charles and Camilla married at Windsor Guildhall, and upon Queen Elizabeth II’s passing in 2022, Camilla became Queen Consort. She was formally crowned alongside King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023.
Today, Queen Camilla is admired for her dedication to charity work, her patronage of literacy and health causes, and her ability to gracefully evolve into a respected senior royal figure. Her Wiltshire estate, Ray Mill House — where this painting is set — remains a symbol of her personal love for the English countryside and rural life.
About the Artist
Diana Douglas Hamilton (b. 1932), daughter of Lord Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton and Clodagh Bowes-Lyon, is a renowned British portraitist. A graduate of Edinburgh College of Art, she trained under Sir W.G. Gillies and Sir William MacTaggart, going on to earn international acclaim for her portraits of prominent figures, horses, and dogs. Her works have been commissioned by notable patrons, including the late Queen Mother, and today she continues to create fine art from her Scottish Borders studio.
Frame Details
Presented in its original gilt moulded frame, this piece is elegantly finished, adding a classic touch that enhances its regal and pastoral charm.
Dimensions Framed
Height : 66 cm
Width : 82 cm
Depth: 2 cm
An impressive, statement-making size perfect for prominent display.
Provenance
Sourced from a private Wiltshire collection, with a label for Careys, and part of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD’s fine selection. We carefully curate pieces based on subject, quality, and significance.
Why You’ll Love It
A rare, intimate royal portrait capturing Queen Camilla in her countryside element
Masterful realism with exquisite brushwork and attention to detail
Harmonious, earthy colour palette that brings the scene vividly to life
Signed by a highly respected British artist with aristocratic ties
Blends royal history with rustic charm, offering both decorative beauty and historical significance
Ready-to-hang — instantly adds elegance and storytelling power to your space
Condition
The painting is offered in fine used condition. The canvas surface is overall well-preserved, with some foxing and age-appropriate staining. The gilt frame shows general wear, including scuffs and scratches, consistent with its age and adding to its vintage appeal.
Reserve: $2,987.00
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Used
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Royal Country Portrait Camilla Queen Consort At Wiltshire Farm Prized Animals
Estimate $3,500-$4,000
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$1,400
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