King Charles is getting into the holiday spirit.
The monarch, 76, appeared in total joy on Friday during his foundation’s annual Crafts at Christmas event at Highgrove Gardens near Tetbury, England.
The King’s Foundation was established in 1990 by His Majesty when he was still the Prince of Wales.
Every year the organization reaches approximately 15,000 students a year and helps them build practical skills for their daily lives through the official website.
A student studying with the foundation, Emily Rose Saunders, told the BBC it was “really heartwarming” to see the royal express his passion for crafts.
According to Saunders, the King was “really engaged” with the people he came into contact with at his annual Crafts at Christmas event.
The student, who studies millinery and uses a technique called straw knitting when making hats, thanked His Majesty and Chanel for their contribution.
“We wouldn’t be here without His Majesty and to be able to have that support from both him and Chanel means we can this time. When else could you have eight months where you can learn just one skill?” Saunders stated.
“It’s really nice to meet him and thank him for that, really,” she added.
Other images showed the King shaking hands with those in attendance and looking at different areas. Charles smiled as he greeted children in Santa hats and decorated a tree with ornaments.
During his visit, His Majesty also met with students and graduates, along with instructors, to see the work they have done throughout the year and the goals they have achieved.
Charles took the opportunity to gain insight into the experiences they have all had with the King’s Foundation.
“Inspired by our founding Royal President, King Charles III, our vision is a world where we live in harmony with nature to improve the well-being of people, countries and the planet,” according to a statement on the official website of the King’s Foundation.
At one point, the King took a moment to listen to songs performed by the local Rock Choir.
Paul Venn, a seller of roasted chestnuts at Crafts at Christmas, told the BBC: “When I handed him the nuts he says he loves them, but he ate so many when he was young he couldn’t eat another.”
As for King Charles’ future endeavors during the holiday season, his eldest son Prince William recently revealed what the royal family has in store for Christmas.
The Post exclusively revealed last month that the Prince and Princess of Wales, both 42, will mark the festive season with an annual trip to Sandringham, where they will join other members of the royal family.
And during his trip to the military base camp in Bulford, Wiltshire, William shared some details with soldiers and their families about the Firm’s future plans to celebrate Christmas at King Charles’ estate.
“We’ll be in Norfolk, in Sandringham,” the future king said during his exit earlier this week, via the Daily Mail. “We’ll be 45 by Christmas. It’s not going to be quiet, it’s going to be loud.”
However, when it comes to preparations, William admitted that he is not ready for the festivities to begin.
“Am I ready for Christmas? No, I’m not ready by any means,” said the future king.
Every year, all members of the firm are invited to the estates of the late Queen Elizabeth II, where they celebrate Christmas with a family dinner followed by an afternoon of gift-giving.
Prince William has also been quite busy this holiday season, stepping out earlier this month with Kate Middleton and their three children: sons Prince George, 11, and Prince Louis, 6, and daughter Princess Charlotte, 9, for the fourth annual “Together”. at Christmas”, which was directed by his wife.
During the celebrations, the couple’s youngest child was photographed holding a red piece of paper with a handwritten note about what he is thankful for.
In honor of the service’s theme of love and empathy, Prince Louis’ note read: “Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for playing games with me.”
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