King Charles celebrated Earth Day surrounded by students, sustainability projects and a touch of childhood nostalgia at Dumfries House.
The King’s Foundation, where the monarch spent time meeting with students enrolled in horticulture and sustainable food programs, shared a video of him enjoying the visit on Instagram on Friday.
Young environmental defenders had the opportunity to show their work and talk with a King who has been defending green causes long before they became a trend.
Charles received a Green Blue Peter badge, presented by presenter Joel Mawhinney of the iconic BBC show Blue Peter.
The badge recognizes people who have made significant contributions to protecting the planet.
Blue Peter has been a staple of British television since 1958 and its badges have become a cultural symbol of achievement.
To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Foundation, the King sealed a time capsule on the estate, placing items inside that will remain hidden for a century before being opened by a future generation.
The event will feature in an upcoming episode of Blue Peter, airing on CBBC and BBC iPlayer on Friday 1 May at 5pm.
