Buckingham Palace has shared a look at King Charles’s memorable day at The BRIT School.
The monarch marked part of his 78th birthday celebrations surrounded by young creative talent.
His Majesty was treated to an energetic performance of the school’s work, joining Education Secretary Lucy Powell and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber for the special visit.
On Friday, he watched students bring sustainable fashion designs to life through a creative brief with Dr. Martens, before seeing an Applied Theatre rehearsal exploring challenges faced by young people.
The birthday celebration couldn’t end without a lively dance performance featuring jazz, contemporary and commercial styles, set to music created by students, alumni and staff.
Charles also found time to stop at a Chinese food stall, where he chatted with the owner and revealed that he loved the smell during his visit to Surrey food market.
King Charles was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd eager to see His Majesty as he shared smiles and laughter before joining in the birthday cake-cutting celebrations.
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The visit marked Charles’s third time at Surrey Street, having previously stopped by in 1994 and 2012.
It also paid tribute to the historic market, which has been at the heart of Croydon life since receiving its Royal Charter in 1276.
