King awarded Blue Peter Green badge for environmental work

The King has been given a Blue Peter Green badge in recognition of the "amazing work" he does for the environment.

Charles received the badge at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire for his personal work in promoting nature and sustainability, particularly through The King's Foundation.

He then placed another Blue Peter badge into the foundation's time capsule in recognition of its 35th anniversary.

It will remain buried at the estate for 100 years before being unearthed up by a future generation.

The King was presented with the badge by Blue Peter presenter Joel Mawhinney, and the foundation's sustainable food systems curriculum manager, Liza Kengran.

He also met a group of primary school pupils taking part in potting in the foundation's Growing Together, Cooking Together programme.

A group of secondary school students from Auchenharvie Academy in Stevenston, were also recognised for their efforts in promoting sustainability.

Charles has been a long-standing supporter of reducing food waste, and the Coronation Food Project which was established in 2023, redistributes surplus food to people in need in Merseyside, Birmingham, and London.

The King and Queen previously received Gold Blue Peter badges in Liverpool in 2023.

Charles was presented with the badge for his environmental work and support for young people provided through The King's Trust, while the Queen was given the award for her work highlighting the importance of literacy and reading.

A total of 250 firefighters were involved in putting out the blaze.