King Charles and Queen Camilla have been busy with several high-profile engagements that highlight both historical remembrance and contemporary philanthropy. The royal couple attended a morning service at Crathie Kirk church, which has become a regular place of worship for the British royals when residing at their castle. The event took place amidst a picturesque winter setting in the village of Crathie, with snow-laden surroundings adding to the occasion's charm. Camilla, 77, was elegantly dressed in a smart collared coat and a caramel-toned faux fur-trimmed hat, while Charles, 76, donned a herringbone tweed coat.
In a remarkable turn of events, Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster have been unveiled as the latest celebrity ambassadors for The King's Foundation. The announcement coincides with the 35th anniversary celebration of the foundation held at Dumfries House. The event was a star-studded affair featuring notable names like TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh. Penny Lancaster expressed her dedication to the Foundation’s mission by emphasizing the importance of building communities and access to green spaces.
"As a volunteer special constable, the Foundation's approach to building communities – and how access to green spaces can help build better, healthier places – is particularly important to me." – Penny Lancaster
The King’s Foundation remains an integral part of the royal family’s community efforts. It is also known for its historical significance, as it is where the Princess Royal married her second husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
Meanwhile, King Charles is preparing for a significant overseas trip to Poland later this month. This visit will mark his participation in a service at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust. The service will bring together dignitaries and Holocaust survivors, including Manfred Goldberg, who survived concentration camps such as Stutthof and a death march. Upon meeting Manfred and his wife Shary, King Charles expressed his commitment to attending the ceremony.
"I feel I must [go] for the 80th anniversary. It's so important." – King Charles
After spending Christmas with the royals at Sandringham in Norfolk, King Charles returned to London to resume his royal duties at Buckingham Palace. His engagements reflect a balance between honoring historical legacies and advancing charitable causes.
