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King Charles and Rod Stewart Celebrate 35th Anniversary of The King’s Foundation

The event at Dumfries House featured a time capsule ceremony and highlighted the charity's global impact on education, sustainability, and community building.

  • King Charles, joined by Sir Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster, launched the 35th anniversary celebrations for The King’s Foundation at its Dumfries House headquarters in Scotland.
  • A time capsule was created to commemorate the foundation's legacy, with contributions such as a personal letter from the King, marmalade, and a mug reading 'The Lawn Ranger.'
  • The King’s Foundation, originally established in 1990 as the Prince of Wales’s Institute of Architecture, focuses on sustainable communities, education, and heritage skills training.
  • The charity supports 15,000 students annually and impacts hundreds of thousands globally through initiatives in farming, architecture, health, and community regeneration.
  • Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster were introduced as the foundation's newest ambassadors, joining notable figures like David Beckham and Sienna Miller in promoting its mission.
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