New photographs have emerged showing King Charles at his Norfolk residence, capturing the 76-year-old monarch strolling through the grounds of Sandringham estate.
The images, captured by photographer Millie Pilkington, feature the King in the estate’s Topiary Garden.
The portraits show Charles appearing content and at ease, carrying his characteristic wooden walking stick as he navigates the carefully manicured gardens.
The photographs were released through Sandringham’s official Instagram account, offering the public a glimpse of the King in an informal setting.
New photographs have emerged showing King Charles at his Norfolk residence, capturing the 76-year-old monarch strolling through the grounds of Sandringham estate.
The images highlight the ongoing transformation of the historic estate’s gardens under the King’s direction.
In the photographs, Charles sports a relaxed ensemble of sand-coloured chinos paired with a light blue shirt and caramel-toned suede brogues.
One image captures him walking along a gravel path directly towards the camera, whilst another shows the monarch peering over a yew hedge with his hand resting on his hip.
The King’s wooden walking stick, a familiar accessory, features prominently in both portraits. Charles has been seen with various walking sticks over the years, including appearances at this summer’s Royal Windsor Horse Show and RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
The images highlight the ongoing transformation of the historic estate’s gardens under the King’s direction.
His choice represents a traditional country fair walking stick rather than a mobility aid.
The Topiary Garden represents a significant addition to Sandringham’s horticultural offerings. According to the estate’s Instagram post, the space draws inspiration from “the Cosmati pavement at Westminster Abbey”, introducing “a unique horticultural discipline to the gardens by incorporating topiary and traditional crafts used to maintain these intricate shapes”.
The caption accompanying the photographs noted: “Through the vision of His Majesty The King, The Sandringham Gardens continue to evolve, enriching horticultural content and enhancing the visitor experience, providing spaces for enjoyment and reflection for all.”
The carefully sculpted garden exemplifies the ongoing development of the estate’s outdoor spaces under Charles’s stewardship.
Sandringham has served as a private royal residence since 1862, when Queen Victoria acquired the property for her son, who would become King Edward VII.
The house underwent reconstruction in 1870 to accommodate his expanding family.
The Norfolk estate encompasses 20,000 acres, featuring 60 acres of gardens, a museum, and a main house filled with Edwardian-era art and interiors.
The portraits drew enthusiastic responses from royal admirers on social media.
“Such a beautiful garden and fabulous shots,” one commenter wrote, whilst another observed: “Absolutely beautiful. The symmetry is so restful and the topiary is immaculate.”
A third added: “His Majesty looks so happy! Very charming portraits.”