Nigeria, May 6 -- A Nigerian visual artist, Oluwole Omofemi, has drawn international acclaim following the unveiling of a new portrait of Prince William.

The painting, commissioned by the British lifestyle magazine Tatler, will feature on its June 2026 cover, presenting the Prince of Wales as a "king-in-waiting" amid renewed global focus on the future of the British monarchy.

The painting was rendered in a bold palette; the prince is depicted in a navy suit against a vivid yellow background.

Speaking to Tatler, published by Conde Nast, Mr Omofemi said the work was conceived to challenge how public figures are perceived.

"The timing felt right because we are in a moment where public figures are constantly seen, but not always deeply ob...