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High Court Battle Over Queen Portraits' Artistic Credit

2/24/2026

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High Court dispute centers on artistic credit for two Queen Elizabeth II portraits, Equanimity and Lightness of Being, by artists Robert Munday and Christopher Levine.
Munday claims co-creation and seeks recognition and damages, alleging a 2005 agreement was breached.
Levine says he is the sole author and questions Munday's credibility, arguing Munday's contributions were minimal and damages did not arise.
The court has not yet issued findings on the claims.

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High Court dispute centers on artistic credit for two Queen Elizabeth II portraits, Equanimity and Lightness of Being, by artists Robert Munday and Christopher Levine.
Munday claims co-creation and seeks recognition and damages, alleging a 2005 agreement was breached.
Levine says he is the sole author and questions Munday's credibility, arguing Munday's contributions were minimal and damages did not arise.
The court has not yet issued findings on the claims.