KING Charles has been at Dumfries House today receiving a special Blue Peter badge to mark his environmental efforts.
The badge represents the King's lifelong commitment to protecting nature and promoting a more sustainable future on Earth Day 2026.
The presentation took place at Dumfries House on Wednesday, filmed for a special edition of the iconic BBC programme.
Presented by Blue Peter presenter Joel Mawhinney, the Green Badge acknowledges His Majesty’s leadership on environmental issues and his work through The King’s Foundation, which champions sustainable communities, environmental education, traditional skills and working in harmony with nature.
The badge is awarded to children and individuals who show their commitment to caring for nature and the environment.
During the visit, Charles met young Green Badge holders taking part in The King’s Foundation’s various education programmes, hearing about their innovative ideas to help reduce food waste and protect the planet.
Several of the children’s designs and inventions will be sealed inside the Foundation’s time capsule, to be opened in 100 years’ time.
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Jacqueline Farrell, executive director for education at The King's Foundation, said: "It has been wonderful to see our students receive their Blue Peter Green Badges today on the Dumfries House estate - and how special for them to receive them alongside The King.
"The Food for the Future programme has been running for over five years, helping students to build their confidence so they can play an active role in reducing food waste and promoting sustainability within their communities.
"After taking part in our programme, 100 per cent of students stated that they feel more aware of food waste and its effects on the planet and what they can do as a result, which is so heartening for The King’s Foundation education team.
"We are grateful to Blue Peter for this very special opportunity.”
The special episode of Blue Peter will be broadcast on CBBC on Friday, May 1 at 5pm and available on BBC iPlayer the same day.
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