Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery is undergoing changes ahead of its summer opening on Thursday, with the number of works on display expanded substantially. According to the reports, the gallery has been transformed and the display count nearly doubles, reaching about 120 “masterpieces.” The coverage also notes that the selection includes a portrait of King Charles, described as controversial by the reporting outlets. Together, the accounts characterize the gallery as being prepared for the public after an internal refresh that increases both the scale and variety of artworks presented. Both sources frame the announcement as part of the palace’s preparations for the start of the summer season, highlighting the expanded exhibition size and the inclusion of a prominently featured royal portrait. No additional details about the wider curatorial rationale, the specific reasons for the portrait’s controversy, or the full list of artworks are provided in the supplied text.