King Charles Highlights Efforts to Preserve Traditional Crafts at Highgrove Event
The monarch hosted the annual Crafts at Christmas event, emphasizing the importance of maintaining heritage skills through The King's Foundation programs.
- King Charles III attended the Crafts at Christmas event at Highgrove Gardens, engaging with students and artisans working to preserve traditional crafts.
- The King expressed concern over the decline of heritage skills, describing it as a 'battle' to keep such timeless techniques alive in modern times.
- The King’s Foundation, established in 1990, supports nearly 15,000 students annually with educational programs focused on crafts, health, and community revitalization.
- Attendees showcased creations, including carved baubles and millinery pieces, with students crediting the foundation and its partnerships, such as with Chanel, for enabling their craft education.
- The event also featured festive activities, including carol singing and tree decorating, as the King interacted warmly with participants and local vendors.