Cambridge University has published a photo of the king from his student days. The portrait shows the then 18-year-old heir to the throne in October 1967 in Trinity College’s famous Wren Library. The image was first published. Taken upon matriculation, the photo has lain dormant in Trinity College’s archives for 56 years. The caption on the picture reads: “Wales. HRH, The Prince of”. Charles studied archaeology, anthropology and history at Cambridge. The time at Trinity College is considered the happiest phase of his life. Numerous photos show a relaxed and relaxed heir to the throne surrounded by his fellow students and friends. In 1970 Charles graduated from Cambridge. Fun fact: Charles gave the address “Buckingham Palace, London”.
In addition, Buckingham Palace has published new photos of the royal couple from the present. The pictures were taken by photographer Hugo Burnard in the “Blue Drawing Room”, the former ballroom of the London City Palace, the palace announced on Saturday night. One picture shows the standing couple, one picture each shows the monarch and the king’s wife individually. Charles, in a blue suit and tie, is seated in an armchair made of gilded wood and silk from 1828. Twelve of these chairs had once been supplied to King George IV for the furnishing of Windsor Castle. Camilla, in a blue dress and pearl earrings worn by her mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, took a seat in a bergère made of gilded wood and silk. The seating furniture dates from around 1812 and was probably commissioned by George IV for Carlton House, it said. In the background is a portrait of King George V shortly after his coronation in 1911. Photographer Burnard also took Charles and Camilla’s wedding photos in 2005.
At the “Coronation Concert” for King Charles III. Hollywood star Tom Cruise and the animal cartoon character “Winnie-the-Pooh” will also play a role. “Winnie-the-Pooh” is reminiscent of the legendary video clip for Queen Elizabeth II’s anniversary concert in June 2022. In the small video, the Queen met Paddington Bear for tea. Both revealed the secret of how they smuggled a sandwich to official occasions. In addition to the animated “Winnie-the-Pooh”, real stars are also expected. The organizers announced performances by pop star Tom Jones, actress Joan Collins, Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger, musician Steve Winwood and pianist Lang Lang. Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor is to give a short, “uplifting” speech. It had previously been announced that Take That, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Andrea Bocelli, among others, would take part. There will also be a special “coronation choir” at the concert with around 20,000 guests.
