King James II portrait in Downing Street ‘under review’ for slavery links

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🖼️ A James II portrait newly displayed in 11 Downing Street is “under review”, with the royal image linked to slavery

The portrait of the king was installed in the drawing room of Number 11, the official residence of the Chancellor, during a summer re-hang of government-owned art understood to have been requested by Rishi Sunak.

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