Overview

• King Charles and Queen Camilla, joint presidents of Elephant Family, hosted over 250 guests at the 'Wonders of the Wild' gala at Kew Gardens on May 13, 2025.
• The event concluded the Big Egg Hunt, a public art trail featuring over 120 egg sculptures displayed across London to raise awareness and funds for Asian wildlife conservation.
• King Charles presented the Mark Shand Award, while Queen Camilla awarded the Tara Award, recognizing achievements in conservation and storytelling, respectively.
• In an impromptu speech, King Charles emphasized the importance of collaboration over conflict and the need to give back to nature to sustain the planet.
• The charity, founded by Mark Shand in 2002 and now part of the British Asian Trust, partners with local organizations in Asia to address human-wildlife conflict and promote biodiversity.