King Charles III and Rod Stewart shared a playful moment involving loppers.
The 76-year-old king and the 80-year-old rocker appeared together on Wednesday, January 15, at an event dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Charles' charity The King's Foundation in Scotland.
at Dumfries House, where the headquarters of the foundation is locatedCharles led a time capsule ceremony — placing important objects in a wooden box — like Stewart and his wife, Penny LancasterI looked. When the king picked up the scissors, he jokingly pointed them in Stewart's direction as the “Maggie May” singer pretended to wince. Charles gave a hearty laugh as Stewart smirked.
The King's Foundation, which was established in 1990, will celebrate its milestone anniversary throughout the year by collecting items for the capsule that “represent the foundation's achievements and heritage,” according to a press release. royal family website.
“The items will focus specifically on what inspired people to dedicate their time to protecting the built and natural world,” the statement said. “After collection, the time capsule will be buried in the Dumfries House estate and will be opened in one hundred years' time.”
Charles, on the other hand, seemed in good spirits during his health problems. The monarch announced in February 2024 that he had been diagnosed with an unknown form of cancer following a procedure to correct an enlarged prostate. During his time annual Christmas address last month he referred to his diagnosis.
“I speak to you today from the chapel of the former Middlesex Hospital in London, now a vibrant community space, and I am thinking particularly 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 to care for others, often at their own expense,” he said.
“On a personal note, I extend a special, heartfelt thank you to the selfless doctors and nurses who have supported me and other members of my family through the uncertainty and worry of illness this year and helped provide the strength, care and comfort we needed,” he continued. “I am also very grateful to all those who have offered us their kind words of sympathy and encouragement.”
Daughter-in-law of Charles Kate Middleton In March 2024, revealed her cancer diagnosis and said she was undergoing chemotherapy. Both continued to receive treatment as they resumed royal duties; Kate completed her treatment in September and made the announcement on Tuesday, January 14 she is in remission.
In Instagram post 43-year-old Middleton thanked The Royal Marsden Hospital in London, which specializes in the treatment of cancer.
“Sincere thanks to all those who quietly walked alongside (Prince) William and I, for we have gone through everything,” said the princess. “We couldn't have asked for more. The care and advice we have received throughout my patient status has been outstanding.
“In my new role as Joint Patron of the Royal Marsden, I hope that by supporting ground-breaking research and clinical excellence, as well as promoting patient and family wellbeing, we can save many more lives and transform the experience of all those affected by cancer.”