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King Charles III hosted a ‘Water and Climate’ Reception at Buckingham Palace today in support of international charity WaterAid.
The event brings together change makers, young leaders, decision makers and high-profile guests to address global water and climate issues.
His Majesty became Patron of WaterAid in 2024, having previously served as the organisation’s President from 1991 to 2024.
Guests experienced a unique immersive installation highlighting the connection between water issues and climate change.
King Charles III hosted a ‘Water and Climate’ Reception at Buckingham Palace today in support of international charity WaterAid
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The installation aimed to demonstrate how 703 million people worldwide – almost one in ten – don’t have clean water close to home.
During the reception, His Majesty, in his role as patron, heard from attendees about the outcome of recent roundtables on possible solutions.
These discussions aimed to focus attention and action on climate change to keep clean water flowing.
King Charles was joined by Kenyan climate and environmental activist Elizabeth Wathuti to view the installation.
King Charles became Patron of WaterAid in 2024
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In advance of today’s reception, three roundtables were held at St James’s Palace.
These discussions engaged young activists, private sector leaders, and political leaders from around the world.
The roundtables aimed to share insights and develop innovative solutions for tackling the water and climate crisis.
The King did not attend these preliminary discussions.
WaterAid expressed their gratitude for the King’s support, stating: “During his time as our Patron, The King has been instrumental in bringing us closer to a world where everyone, everywhere, has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene.”
The charity said they were “deeply honoured” that the King hosted the reception, highlighting Charles contributions since 1991, include visits to Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda “to see how clean water changes lives.”
The King has also supported WaterAid, an international non-profit with the goal to change the world through water, at Glastonbury Festival and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
The organisation, that works alongside communities in 22 countries, has reached 29 million people with clean water and decent toilets.