Photographing His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, Colonel-in-Chief of The Light Dragoons
British Army
A Royal Collection Acquisition: Field Marshal The Lord Houghton of Richmond
I am honoured to share that my portrait of Field Marshal The Lord Houghton of Richmond, GCB, CBE, DL, has been accepted into the Royal Collection — one of thirteen works from my non-profit archive now preserved within it, and among the most recent.
Read MoreA Royal Collection Acquisition: H.R.H. Prince Michael of Kent — The King's Royal Hussars
I am honoured to share that two further portraits of His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent — photographed as Senior Colonel of The King's Royal Hussars — have been accepted into the Royal Collection, completing his contribution to the thirteen works from my archive now preserved there.
Read MoreA Royal Collection Acquisition: Field Marshal The Lord Richards of Herstmonceux
I am honoured to share that my portrait of Field Marshal The Lord Richards of Herstmonceux, GCB, CBE, DSO, DL, has been accepted into the Royal Collection, completing the thirteen works from my non-profit archive now held within that institution.
Read MoreA Royal Collection Acquisition: Field Marshal The Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank
It is a moment of real significance for my non-profit archive that my portrait of Field Marshal The Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank has been accepted into the Royal Collection, among thirteen works from the archive now held within that institution. This was the first portrait of a British Field Marshal I ever made, and to see it enter the Royal Collection feels like the completion of a circle.
Read MoreGENERAL (RETD) SIR JAMES EVERARD KCB CBE Colonel, The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own) Honorary Military Patron — Heroes in Focus Inc.
While in London, I had the distinct privilege of photographing our Honorary Military Patron, General (Retd) Sir James Everard KCB CBE, a soldier-scholar whose 38 years of distinguished service embody the very values Heroes in Focus Inc. seeks to preserve through portraiture.
Read MoreCapturing General Sir Roly Walker
This portrait, created as part of the ongoing work of the Rory Lewis Non-Profit, documents General Sir Roly Walker, the professional head of the British Army.
Commissioned into the Irish Guards in 1993, General Walker has commanded at company, battle group, brigade, and strategic levels, with operational service in Northern Ireland, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He commanded the Grenadier Guards in 2009 and later served across brigade, divisional, army, and strategic headquarters.
Read MoreCaptain Massey, 1st Battalion The Rifles Portrait Donation to The Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum
in British Army, Soldiery, Infantry, Donations, 2025
I am very pleased to be able to provide The Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum with a portrait of Captain Massey, from the 1st Battalion, The Rifles, for inclusion in their newly redeveloped galleries in Salisbury.
Read MoreThe Royal Yorkshire Regiment Acquires Portrait of Field Marshal The Lord Houghton of Richmond
in Donations, British Army, 2025
The Royal Yorkshire Regiment, custodian of more than three centuries of British military heritage, has acquired the portrait of Field Marshal The Lord Houghton of Richmond.
Read MoreRoyal Artillery Museum Acquires Portrait of Field Marshal Lord Richards
in Donations, British Army, 2025
The Royal Artillery Museum has acquired a portrait of Field Marshal The Lord Richards of Herstmonceux, photographed by Rory Lewis as part of his non-profit military portraiture project. Lord Richards, the twelfth Gunner to reach the rank of Field Marshal and former Chief of the Defence Staff (2009–2013), was recently appointed Patron of the Royal Artillery Museum.
Read MoreField Marshal The Lord Houghton of Richmond Portrait Acquired by The Green Howards Museum
in Donations, British Army, 2025
A significant milestone in the ongoing mission to preserve military heritage — The Green Howards Museum has officially acquired Rory Lewis’s portrait of Field Marshal The Lord Houghton of Richmond.
Read MoreField Marshal The Lord Houghton of Richmond – Portrait Sitting
On October 10, 2025, Rory Lewis welcomed Field Marshal The Lord Houghton of Richmond back to his London studio for a second portrait sitting, more than a decade after their first session in 2014. The portrait, part of Rory Lewis Non-Profit’s mission to document all living Field Marshals, captures Lord Houghton’s journey from active command to statesman. Commissioned into the Green Howards in 1974, Lord Houghton served in Northern Ireland, Iraq, and as Chief of the Defence Staff before being promoted to Field Marshal in 2025. The portrait, rendered in Lewis’s signature chiaroscuro style, reflects leadership, wisdom, and legacy.
Read MoreMajor General James Bowder OBE – Portrait Sitting
In October 2025, I had the honor of photographing Major General James Bowder OBE, the third consecutive Major-General of the Household Division I have captured for the Rory Lewis Non-Profit. Following my portraits of Major General Benjamin Bathurst CBE and Major General Chris Ghika CBE, this latest sitting continues an evolving visual record of those entrusted with upholding the highest traditions of the British Army and the Crown.
Read MoreField Marshal Lord Richards — Portrait Sitting
Field Marshal David Julian Richards, Baron Richards of Herstmonceux, GCB, CBE, DSO, DL—appointed Honorary Field Marshal by His Majesty The King in June 2025—sat for my non-profit archive on Monday, 6 October 2025. This portrait marks a significant addition to our mission to document the living history of Britain’s senior military leadership through the art of portraiture.
Read More🇬🇧 Remembering Field Marshal Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank 1928-2025
Among the most meaningful moments in my non-profit archive was the privilege of photographing Field Marshal Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank. It was not simply a portrait sitting, but an encounter with a man whose life spanned the defining military and political chapters of modern Britain.
Read MoreThe Essence of Leadership: General Sir James Everard and the Call for “Total Defence
Portraiture, at its best, does more than record a likeness—it preserves leadership, responsibility, and history. In this portrait of General Sir James Everard, recently featured in The Telegraph, the aim was to convey not only authority, but the gravity of command carried by one of Britain’s most experienced senior officers.
Read MoreCapturing History and Tradition: The Royal Lancers
My third visit to The Royal Lancers marked a significant moment in the continuing evolution of my long-term military portraiture work, now undertaken through my non-profit practice. Returning to the regiment in 2024 allowed for a deeper, more reflective engagement—building upon earlier sittings to create a cohesive body of work rooted in heritage, continuity, and service.
Read MoreGeneral Sir Patrick Sanders – Portrait Sitting
The Rory Lewis Non-Profit is proud to have funded the latest addition to the distinguished gallery of British Army leaders: a portrait of General Sir Patrick Sanders, KCB, CBE, DSO, ADC Gen. Serving as Chief of the General Staff since June 2022, Sir Patrick’s career exemplifies the leadership, dedication, and strategic excellence that define the modern British Army.
Read MoreSoldiery at the National Army Museum — Preserving British Military History Through Portraiture
The Soldiery project by Rory Lewis now forms part of the permanent collection of the National Army Museum in London. This landmark acquisition underscores the project’s historical, cultural, and educational importance, and stands at the heart of the mission of the Rory Lewis Non-Profit: to preserve military heritage through museum-grade portraiture for future generations.
Read MoreThe Rifles Museum Acquires Portraits of 1st Battalion, The Rifles
Rory Lewis Non Profit is proud to donate a series of portraits to The Rifles Museum in Winchester. Located within the historic Winchester Military Quarter, the museum offers a compelling insight into the heritage and evolution of the British Army’s largest infantry regiment.
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