Charles III, Current Events Part 1: September 2022-

[An Ard Ri]

Here's a little more on the Windsor Tea with the King!
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64785658

 

[victor1319]

Here's a little more on the Windsor Tea with the King!
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64785658

Thanks for linking!

But I do not understand, why there is such a fuss about it. Is it not clear, the government has contacted the King to spare some time for this EU-chief?

And why is there a danger, the KIng could be pulled into politics? Politics, that is what all politicians do, included this EU-chief... And the King has been meeting a lot of them and will continue to do so - This is part of his duties!

 

[Alison H]

Hopefully the new agreement will be approved by all parties, but politics in Northern Ireland is very sensitive, and some people feel that meeting Ursula von der Leyen suggests that the King's approving the deal before the politicians have officially done so. I know, it's only a meeting for a bit of tea and cake, but that's why some people are upset about it.

 

[Lilyflo]

Thanks for linking!

But I do not understand, why there is such a fuss about it. Is it not clear, the government has contacted the King to spare some time for this EU-chief?

And why is there a danger, the KIng could be pulled into politics? Politics, that is what all politicians do, included this EU-chief... And the King has been meeting a lot of them and will continue to do so - This is part of his duties!

Without commenting on politics here, I can say that those people we'd expect to complain about it, are complaining...

Personally, I'm pleased he met with her today at Windsor.

 

[Durham]

The King will meet EC President, Ursula von der Lehen at Windsor Castle today. It appears he's emphasising that it's at the government's request, in order to ward off accusations of meddling in politics.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “The King is pleased to meet any world leader if they are visiting Britain and it is the Government’s advice that he should do so.”

I expect Charles is hoping she brings a box of tomatoes with her

Well if she does she'd best nip over to the Republic of Ireland as well since they're having the same problems as we are.

I do wonder whether the government is wise to have asked The King to meet von de Lehen. Not all the interested parties have had their say on this new agreement yet. Unionists in NI may still object. Hopefully once everyone agrees then yes have her round to tea at the castle. Maybe with extra dollops of freshly made tomato ketchup.

 

[Lilyflo]

Well if she does she'd best nip over to the Republic of Ireland as well since they're having the same problems as we are.

The supply problem is Europe wide but we have it worse than Ireland. From The Irish Times:
"Unseasonably cold weather in southern Spain and northern Morocco has caused problems with the supply not only of tomatoes but also peppers and cucumbers across Europe. The problem is most acute in the UK and is compounded by Brexit."

I do wonder whether the government is wise to have asked The King to meet von de Lehen. Not all the interested parties have had their say on this new agreement yet. Unionists in NI may still object. Hopefully once everyone agrees then yes have her round to tea at the castle. Maybe with extra dollops of freshly made tomato ketchup.

Do you have ketchup with your afternoon tea and scones? I prefer strawberry jam.

There will certainly be objections from some Unionists - they will probably be throwing tomatoes if they can find any!

 

[Durham]

Tea is dinner in lots of places, especially in the north of England. So maybe chips & ketchup?

The speculation about the impact on tomatoes of Brexit is an interesting one. Who knows if the IT is correct. Maybe The King asked his guest & has the definitive answer.

 

[Alison H]

The tomato issue is due partly to the weather in Spain and Morocco, and partly to fewer tomatoes being grown in greenhouses here due to the increase in heating costs caused by the war in Ukraine. Maybe the King can promote growing them at Highgrove or on his Duchy of Cornwall lands!

 

[iceflower]

Here are some additional photos of today's meeting:


** gettyimages gallery: GBR: King Charles III Receives Ursula Von Der Leyen At Windsor Castle **

 

[wartenberg7]

Thanks for linking!

And why is there a danger, the KIng could be pulled into politics? Politics, that is what all politicians do, included this EU-chief... And the King has been meeting a lot of them and will continue to do so - This is part of his duties!

 

[VictoriaB]

The tomato issue is due partly to the weather in Spain and Morocco, and partly to fewer tomatoes being grown in greenhouses here due to the increase in heating costs caused by the war in Ukraine. Maybe the King can promote growing them at Highgrove or on his Duchy of Cornwall lands!

The King is not the Duke of Cornwall. He is welcome to promote or recommend growing anything on the Duchy lands but the decision lies with the Duke of Cornwall - Prince William.

 

[iceflower]

Today, March 8, King Charles received Professor Mark Compton, Lord Prior of the Order of St Johns and the Governor of Western Australia, Chris Dawson, and his wife, for audiences at Buckingham Palace:


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[iceflower]

Today, March 9, King Charles received the High Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Australia and the High Commissioner for New Zealand for audiences and attended the presentation of loyal addresses by the privileged bodies at Buckingham Palace:


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Also today he visited the Animal and Plant Health Agency in Addlestone, Surrey:


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[An Ard Ri]

Here's a video from yesterday's visit to the HQ of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in Weybridge, Surrey.

 

[iceflower]

On March 10 King Charles received Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary General, Muslim World League, for an audience:


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And he attended the Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall:


** royalnavy: His Majesty The King attends the Mountbatten Festival of Music **

 

[iceflower]

Today, March 14, King Charles held an Investiture Ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

This photo is pretty good - taken while musician, songwriter and animal Welfare Advocate Brian May was made a Knight Bachelor for his services to music and to charity:


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And King Charles received the Prime Minister of Samoa Fiamé Naomi Mata’afa:


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[An Ard Ri]

Here's an article from the BBC on Queen Guitarist Brian May recieving his knighthood at Buckingham Palace.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64960536

 

[iceflower]

King Charles received the Ambassadors from Guinea and Mali today, March 15:


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Later he met members of the Sudanese community on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the conflict in Darfur:


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[iceflower]

King Charles visited the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development today, March 23:


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And he received the Ambassadors of Turkey and Greece today:


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[iceflower]

King Charles inspected the 200th Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey today, April 14:


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[MonacoRoyalFan]

King Charles inspected the 200th Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey today, April 14:





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King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg were also present.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Here's a little more reading on the 200th Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst today.

https://royalwatcherblog.com/2023/04/14/sovereigns-parade-at-sandhurst-2023/

 

[iceflower]

King Charles attended the start of the Australian Legacy Torch Relay at Buckingham Palace in London today, April 28, to mark the beginning of the London-leg of the charity's relay race in celebration of their centenary year:


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Also today he formally accepted the role of Commissioner-in-Chief of the RCMP during a ceremony in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle:


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[iceflower]

King Charles received Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Buckingham Palace today, May 2:


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[iceflower]

Today, May 3, King Charles received the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Chris Hipkins, for an audience:


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[iceflower]

King Charles received Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, today, May 4:


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[iceflower]

King Charles was in Cambridge today, May 9:


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[iceflower]

King Charles received the Ambassador of the Philippines and the Ambassador of Timor-Leste today, May 16:


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[iceflower]

Today, May 17, King Charles received Humza Yousaf, First Minister of the Scottish Government, at Buckingham Palace:


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[iceflower]

King Charles presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award For British Design today, May 18:


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