King Charles battled the heatwave this week after the monarch pushed through a packed day of engagements in soaring temperatures.
He carried out several duties on Wednesday despite the UK heatwave. Earlier, he met the Afghan Refugee Women’s Cricket Team.
He also visited charity REORG at the Roger Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy. His final engagement came at a reception for London Climate Week.
Temperatures climbed into the mid-30s. That made the reception uncomfortable for guests and staff.
Vice Admiral Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt stepped in to help. He followed Charles around the room at St James’s Palace with a hand-held battery-powered fan.
Guests also received folding fans when they arrived. According to HELLO!, a nurse stayed on standby in case the heat became too much.
During the reception, Charles spoke with Murat Kurum, president of the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference. He said: “You asked how I was doing – I’ll be doing a great deal better if you can get some progress at the COP31.”
King Charles braved the UK heatwave (Credit: ZUMA Press/Cover Images)
Why this King Charles heatwave moment caught attention
The scene stood out because Charles kept working through a demanding day. It also showed how seriously palace staff treated the extreme temperatures.
Sir Tony added another point of interest. He serves as Master of the Household.
Who is Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt?
Vice Admiral Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt is Master of the Household, a senior royal household role overseeing operational and domestic support across several royal residences.
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