King Charles and Queen Camilla attended a special event at Kew Gardens, where they engaged with various artists and celebrated conservation efforts. Princess Beatrice joined them, further emphasizing her support for the royal couple as they take this historic step. The evening itself was a work of art, with performances by each of those headlined artists. It celebrated current conservation efforts, particularly those that are tied to the legacy of Queen Camilla’s late brother, Mark Shand.
With artfully beautiful floral arrangements framing their table, King Charles and Queen Camilla laughed and smiled throughout the star-studded musical evening. Filled with wooden elephants, rooted in their strong desire to protect wildlife. Richard Deverell, the Director of Kew Gardens, rolled out the red carpet for them. Accompanying him was the Lord-Lieutenant and Chair of the British Asian Trust himself, Lord Gadhia.
Throughout the event, King Charles introduced the new Mark Shand Award to honour significant achievements in the field of conservation. This award is a fitting tribute to Mark Shand’s legacy. He started The Elephant Family in 2002 to protect wild Asian elephants and the habitats they roam. In a heartfelt gesture, Queen Camilla handed out the Tara Award, named after an elephant that was befriended by her late brother.
The royal couple’s visit featured numerous performers and creators, such as artist Sophie Tea, salt artist Simon Emery and artist Patricia Mitchell. These creatives painted, sculpted and decorated their egg sculptures to produce the Egg Trail. Queen Camilla looked fabulous in a cream white suit, while King Charles matched his wife’s fashion choice with an equally elegant blue suit. Their love of the egg sculptures was clear as they walked around the display, enjoying the creativity and craftsmanship that went into each sculpture.
Other important members of the Saudi royal family were present, including … Queen Elizabeth, Kate Middleton, and Zara Tindall all had one of these unique moments captured by Sophie Tea. The event underscored the importance of collaboration between artists and conservation professionals. In other news, The Elephant Family is deepening its collaboration with the British Asian Trust to further its strategic goals.
