The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla at Westminster Abbey was watched by millions around the world including many Australians of which I was one.
It's the first coronation ceremony in over 70 years, following the incredible reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Whether you support the monarchy or not you cannot deny the spectacular display of pomp and ceremony that only the British are able to do so well.
Is there more to learn about King Charles 111 in relation to his charitable passions and interests. So, what do what know about the King – and the work he’s done for charities?
For over 40 years, King Charles III together with the Queen Consort, they are president or patron of more than 500 organisations.
Charles is the president of 19 charitable trusts, all of which are gathered together under the umbrella of the Prince’s Charities. These charitable trusts raise over £100 million annually for their chosen causes, all of which are overseen by Charles himself.
The Charities also has branches in Canada and Australia, to help Charles further his charitable endeavours around the globe. Charles has frequently toured both countries attending charitable events to bring aid to youth, the disabled, the disadvantaged, the arts, the environment and so many more causes.
Charles is a patron of over 420 charities and started his charity The Prince’s Trust with his Navy severance pay of just over £7,000 back in 1976. To date, The Prince’s Trust has helped over 875,000 disadvantaged young people into employment or business.
Charles has also founded several initiatives to try and help communities locally and globally, across the world. Many of these focus on his passion for sustainability.
Is King Charles 111 a Rotarian?
King Charles III is an honorary Rotarian (Rotary Club of Banchory Ternan in Scotland). He was also presented with the Rotary Award of Honour by Shekhar Mehta at the Commonwealth Heads of Government conference in Rwanda to mark his commitment to the environment.
Rotary International President Jennifer Jones was asked the following question: -
“What are your hopes for King Charles’ reign, and what possible impact might he have on some of Rotary’s goals?”  “I hope that King Charles III will continue supporting humanitarian causes that he and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II have historically advanced. Given that King Charles III has long advocated for environmental causes, we anticipate Rotary’s work to support the environment might align with his, and we’d be honoured to have his support. Rotary has already allocated millions to environment-related projects in recent years, and we expect to expand our work—and funding—in this arena”.
Whether you are a Republican or a Royalist, King Charles does exemplify “Service above Self”