King Charles III and Rod Stewart Share a fun moment involving a pair of pruning shears.
The King, 76, and the rock singer, 80, appeared together at a gala to mark the 35th anniversary of Charles's charity, The King's Foundation, in Scotland on Wednesday, January 15.
At Dumfries House, where The headquarters of the institution is locatedheaded by Charles A Time capsule party – Putting meaningful objects in a wooden box – as Stuart and his wife did, Penny LancasterI looked. When King picked up a pair of scissors, he jokingly pointed them in Stewart's direction while the “Maggie May” singer pretended to back away. Charles let out a hearty laugh while Stuart smiled.
The King's Foundation, which launched in 1990, will celebrate its milestone anniversary throughout the year by collecting special capsule items that “represent the accomplishments and legacy” of the foundation, according to a press release posted on The King's Foundation website. Royal Family website.
“Items will focus specifically on what inspired people to devote their time to protecting the built and natural world,” the statement said. “Once collected, the time capsule will be buried at Dumfries House and opened a hundred years from now.”
For his part, Charles seemed in good spirits amid his health struggles. The King announced in February 2024 that he had been diagnosed with an unknown type of cancer after having an operation to correct an enlarged prostate. While he was doing it Annual Christmas address Last month, he indicated his diagnosis.
“I am speaking to you today from the chapel of the former Middlesex Hospital in London – now a vibrant community space – and I am thinking in particular of the many thousands of professionals and volunteers here in the UK and across the Commonwealth who, with their skills, and out of the goodness of their hearts, said: They care about others, often at the expense of themselves.”
“From my personal perspective, I extend a special, heartfelt thank you to the dedicated doctors and nurses who have supported me and other family members this year through the uncertainty and anxiety associated with the disease, and helped provide the strength, care, and much-needed comfort,” he continued. “I am also extremely grateful to all Those who offered us their kind words of sympathy and encouragement.”
Charles' daughter-in-law Kate Middleton She revealed her cancer diagnosis in March 2024 and said she was undergoing chemotherapy. They both continued their treatment as they resumed their royal duties. Kate finished her treatment in September and announced this on Tuesday, January 14 She is in remission.
in Posted on Instagram At the time, Middleton, 43, thanked the Royal Marsden, a London hospital that specializes in cancer treatment.
“I extend my sincere thanks to all who quietly walked alongside (Prince) William The princess said: “And I have passed everything.” “We couldn't have asked for more. The care and advice we received throughout my time as a patient was exceptional.
“In my new role as Joint Patron of The Royal Marsden, I hope that by supporting pioneering research and clinical excellence, as well as promoting patient and family wellbeing, we may be able to save many lives, and transform the experience of all those affected by cancer.”