Overview

• King Charles III and Queen Camilla planted a Swedish oak at Windsor Castle with King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden to celebrate their Coronation’s second anniversary.
• The oak, a gift from the Swedish royals, symbolizes enduring UK–Sweden royal friendship and is twinned with another tree to be planted in Stockholm by Crown Princess Victoria.
• The spade used in the ceremony holds historical significance, having been previously used by King Gustaf V of Sweden in 1908 to plant an English oak at Windsor.
• This event follows King Charles’ heartfelt speech at a cancer support reception, where he reflected on his own cancer journey and highlighted the importance of public health support.
• The King resumed his royal duties in April 2024 after a brief hiatus due to his cancer diagnosis, emphasizing his commitment to advocacy and international diplomacy.