King Charles receives surprise honour for life-long work

WorldEnvironment
23 Apr 2026 • 12:03 AM MYT
The Independent
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King Charles receives surprise honour for life-long work

  • The King has been awarded a prestigious Blue Peter Green Badge for his extensive work in environmental protection and sustainability.
  • The award specifically recognises his personal dedication to promoting nature and sustainable practices through The King’s Foundation.
  • During the ceremony at Dumfries House, he also placed a second Blue Peter badge into the foundation’s time capsule, marking its 35th anniversary.
  • This follows the King and Queen previously receiving Gold Blue Peter Badges in 2023 for their respective work in environmentalism and literacy.
  • Separately, the King recently joined centenarians at Buckingham Palace to mark what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday.

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