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The eldest son of James I and Anne of Denmark, Henry was by all accounts a remarkable prince, intelligent, learned, excelling in feats of arms and an informed, enthusiastic patron of the arts. A fervent Protestant, Henry took an avid interest in foreign affairs and highly approved of the choice of Frederick, Elector Palatine as a husband for his sister Elizabeth. He died suddenly, probably of typhoid, at the age of eighteen, when the preparations for this marriage were already in hand. Devoted to Elizabeth, his last words are said to have been 'where is my dear sister?'.
Henry is shown wearing the robes and collar of a Knight of the Order of the Garter, an honour he acquired in 1603.

National Portrait Gallery, London

London

Title

Henry, Prince of Wales

Date

c.1603

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 161.9 x W 116.8 cm

Accession number

2562

Acquisition method

Bequeathed by Harold Lee-Dillon, 17th Viscount Dillon, 1933. On long-term loan to Montacute House, Somerset

Work type

Painting

National Portrait Gallery, London

St Martin’s Place, London, Greater London WC2H 0HE England

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Artist or maker

Marcus Gheeraerts the younger

1561/1562–1635/1636

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