Overview

• King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla toured Bradford to honor its designation as the UK City of Culture 2025, engaging with cultural organizations and the local community.
• Magician Steven Frayne, known as Dynamo, impressed the King by transforming newspaper into £20 notes, a symbolic act of turning adversity into opportunity.
• Frayne credited a grant from the King’s Trust in 2003 as pivotal to launching his career, highlighting the Trust’s long-term impact on young talent.
• The King received an impromptu hug from 15-year-old Florence McGrellis, showcasing a moment of warmth and connection during the visit.
• The day included performances by Paraorchestra and local schoolchildren, along with cultural showcases highlighting Bradford’s diverse artistic heritage.