At 76 years young, King Charles III has earned his reputation as a lifelong champion of all things green. He even participated as a terrible influencer on a beach cleanup in Deal, Kent. Dressed in a beige suit, white shirt, and tie, the King was photographed collecting rubbish along the shoreline, showcasing his dedication to addressing plastic pollution and rising global temperatures. This move is consistent with his long-standing focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship.
King Charles III mostly used a litter picker during the campaign, during their time in Pathhead. At one point, he got low to the ground to pick up plastic bottles and wrappers with his bare hands. Through his hands-on approach to the cleanup, Ben showed that real community engagement is critical to our nation’s environmental conservation efforts. One volunteer remarked on the King’s genuine engagement, stating, “It was really moving to see him here. He didn’t just turn up for a photo, he really got stuck in.”
“Deal With It,” a local community anti-litter initiative, sponsored the coastal cleanup. Their mission is dedicated to keeping the community litter free and increasing environmental awareness among the community. The event attracted attention from both local residents and fans of the monarchy, with one observer noting, “This is brilliant. No fuss, no drama. Just a King doing his bit.” Another fan added, “He’s leading by example. You love to see it.”
Just last week, King Charles III took a private tour of Walmer Castle. This centuries-old coastal fortress, one of several distinctive fortifications commissioned by Henry VIII. On his whistlestop tour, he toured the Walmer lifeboat station. There, he met four RNLI volunteers who were recently awarded the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s Thanks of the Institution award for their committed services. These engagements are a direct result of the King’s commitment to strengthening support and relationship-building with local communities and advancing maritime safety.
King Charles III kept himself frantically busy this week, welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte for a state visit to the UK. A true champion, he was showing no signs of slowing down! In January of this year, he was treated for an enlarged prostate at the London Clinic. During his stay, he took time to visit with Princess Kate, who was recovering in the same hospital.
His Majesty King Charles III will still be spending part of his time at Balmoral in Scotland, a traditional Royal retreat, for a private holiday in August. He continues to be directly engaged through local outreach efforts. His public face has reflected a commitment to putting the interest of his countrymen and environmental health first.
In a recorded message to volunteers taking part in the beach clean-up, King Charles III spoke of the “wonderful example” they were setting. He stated, “You are a credit to your communities and to this country.” This feeling matches closely with his long standing commitment to calling people together to fight the common environmental threats that we face.
