The King has received a prestigious Blue Peter Green Badge recognising his extensive work in environmental protection and sustainability.
The award, given to him at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire, specifically acknowledges his personal dedication to promoting nature and sustainable practices, particularly through the initiatives of The King’s Foundation.
During his visit, Charles also placed a second Blue Peter badge into the foundation’s time capsule.
This symbolic gesture marks the foundation’s 35th anniversary, with the capsule destined to remain buried on the estate for a century before being unearthed by a future generation.
His itinerary included a visit to the Pierburg Education Centre and Kauffman Education Garden, where he will met primary six pupils participating in the foundation’s ‘Growing Together, Cooking Together’ programme.
He also met Blue Peter presenter Joel Mawhinney and Liza Kengran, the foundation’s sustainable food systems curriculum manager.
Mawhinney said: “Since we’re here today by the beautiful time capsule, and in recognition of all the amazing work you do to protect the planet and lead us to a more sustainable and healthy future, as well as your work inspiring the next generation of students and young people through The King’s Foundation, we would love and be honoured to give you your very own Green Blue Peter Badge.”
The King has long championed efforts to reduce food waste, notably through the Coronation Food Project, established in 2023, which actively redistributes surplus food to communities in need across Merseyside, Birmingham, and London.
The King and Queen previously received Gold Blue Peter Badges in Liverpool in 2023.
The King was presented with the badge for his environmental work and support for young people provided through The King’s Trust, while the Queen was given the award for her work highlighting the importance of literacy and reading from a young age.
The King also joined a group of centenarians Tuesday for a sweet moment at Buckingham Palace to mark what would’ve been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday.
Charles cut a birthday cake with 100-year-old Joan Illingworth after she confessed she could not manage, telling her “let me do that” and sharing the task. Illingworth was among three centenarians at the event who share the late queen’s birthday.
Elizabeth was also remembered with a group of charities she served during her 70-year reign, with organisations such as the Royal College of Nursing, Victoria Cross and George Cross Association, and the Royal Ballet invited to the Buckingham Palace event.
The Princess of Wales shared a poignant moment with former Met Police officer Tony Gledhill, a trustee of the VC and GC association, who clutched Kate in comfort after telling her his wife of 67 years had recently died.
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