The ‘OG King Charles’ (Picture: The Dogs Trust)

The Dogs Trust has used artificial intelligence to create portraits of what it calls the ‘true royalty’ – King Charles Spaniels.

The images, featuring ‘the OG King Charles’ dogs, were generated by Midjourney, which released its latest version this week.

Alongside the portraits, the charity has also released a collection of digital coronation memorabilia to raise money for the thousands of dogs in its care each year.

A golden doggy pillow, collar, tennis ball and bone are among the items supporters can ‘buy’ through its ‘Instagram charity shop’. Each item is available for a different donation amount, including a coin featuring the King Charles Spaniel for whatever contribution visitors can give.

‘It’s natural to get distracted by a shiny crown on the new King’s head, but we can’t forget the original King Charleses and all their fluffy mates,’ said creative director Simon Cheadle. 

‘This week we’re inviting Britain to donate whatever they can to help Dogs Trust rehoming centres. 

‘All hail the Kings.’

The charity used Midjourney to create portraits of the regal dogs (Picture: The Dogs Trust)

The images have been created in portrait style (Picture: The Dogs Trust)

King Charles Spaniels are classed as a vulnerable native breed by the Kennel Club (Picture: The Dogs Trust)

The Dogs Trust, founded in 1891, has 24 centres across the UK. Visit @longlivekingcharleses for more information.

They’re as cute as the real thing.