King Charles celebrated Earth Day surrounded by students, sustainability projects and a touch of childhood nostalgia at Dumfries House.
The King’s Foundation, where the monarch spent time meeting students enrolled in horticulture and sustainable food programs, shared a video of him enjoying the visit on Instagram this Friday.
Young environmental champions had the chance to show off their work and chat with a king who championed green causes long before they were fashionable.
Charles was presented with a Green Blue Peter badge, presented by presenter Joel Mawhinney of the iconic BBC show Blue Peter.
The badge recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to protecting the planet.
Blue Peter has been a staple of British television since 1958 and its regalia has become a cultural symbol of achievement.
To mark the 35th anniversary of the Foundation, the King sealed a time capsule on the estate, placing objects inside that would remain hidden for a century before being opened by a future generation.
The event will be featured in an upcoming episode of Blue Peter, broadcast on CBBC and BBC iPlayer on Friday May 1 at 5pm.
