With a simple gesture, the British monarch won hearts, removing his shoes to send a powerful message of unity to the world.
King Charles, 77, wore no shoes as he showed off knitted socks to show respect to the faith and build harmony during his visit to Cambridge’s Central Mosque on Monday.
Prince William and Harry’s father took off his leather shoes before entering Europe’s first eco-mosque.
The king’s photos went viral, garnering massive praise and hearts from social media users for his sweet act.
He pulled on his socks as he walked through a prayer room. The king was apparently prepared for the move as he wore elegant knitted gray socks on his feet.
During his visit, the King joked with some schoolchildren that he hoped he had not “spoiled the holiday too much by dragging you here.”
His kind gesture made the spectators smile.
Back in the first room, after putting his shoes back on, Charles unveiled a plaque marking the 75th anniversary of Cambridge being granted city status by King George VI. Charles then received a book about the mosque.
In a separate visit later in the day, he officially opened the city’s new Whittle Lab, a center for disruptive innovation in aviation and net-zero energy. He was not accompanied by Queen Camilla on this occasion, as she was visiting the Emmaus Norfolk and Waveney charity, which is providing a home.
