King Charles held an important royal engagement this week.
On Thursday, the monarch attended a special service for the Order of St Michael and St George at St Paul’s Cathedral with Prince Edward, Duke of Kent.
The ceremony marked the first time Charles served as Sovereign of the Order since becoming monarch. The royal event honored individuals recognized for outstanding service in foreign affairs and overseas operations, continuing a centuries-old tradition within the British Monarchy.
Buckingham Palace shared photos from the service, showing Charles wearing formal robes as he walked through the cathedral during the formal proceedings.
The description in the caption read, “In recognition of the outstanding service of those working in foreign affairs and abroad, The King and The Duke of Kent have attended a service for The Order of St Michael and St George at St Paul’s Cathedral.”
“The Order was founded in 1818 by The Prince Regent, later King George IV,” it continued.
Finally, “Today’s service marked the first time the King took part as Sovereign of the Order.”
While King Charles marked a historic moment, his wife Queen Camilla visited The Fan Museum in Greenwich.
During her visit, Her Majesty was presented with a decorative fan depicting her official coronation portrait, painted by acclaimed artist Paul Benney.
