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King Charles Leads Royal Event Post-Andrew Arrest
24 Feb
Summary
- King Charles led a significant royal gathering post-Andrew's arrest.
- The event honored UK universities for innovation and excellence.
- Nineteen institutions received awards for groundbreaking work.

King Charles, accompanied by Queen Camilla and Princess Anne, presided over a significant royal assembly at St James's Palace. This event marked the largest convergence of royals since the recent arrest of Prince Andrew.
The occasion was the presentation of the Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education. These awards, established by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 1995, acknowledge outstanding achievements by UK universities and colleges.
This year, 19 institutions were honored across diverse areas. Recognitions included work on sustainability in textiles, higher education programs within prisons, and research into Paralympic performance. The University of Edinburgh, for instance, was awarded for its Centre for Fire Safety Engineering.
Prince Edward was scheduled to attend but withdrew due to illness. The gathering underscored the royal family's commitment to public duty, with King Charles reaffirming their dedication to service following recent events.




