King Charles has made a surprise appearance at London Fashion Week hours after the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The King made his first public appearance after his brother’s arrest as he arrived in London to continue his public duties on Thursday, February 19.
The monarch met with a mixture of cheers and boos from the public on his arrival at the AW26 edition of London Fashion Week, The Sun reported.
Charles attended Tolu Coker’s show and was seen chatting with British Fashion Council Chief Laura Weir and designer Stella McCartney on the front row while watching the British-Nigerian designer’s collection.
The designer told British Vogue, “I think there’s something very beautiful and powerful to be able to invite the King of England to our block, you know? It’s a big statement of: this is London in all its colour, beauty and glory.”
The 77-year-old who has been a long-time client of Savile Row's legendary tailors watched the latest collection of Coker, who is known for her craftsmanship and celebration of cultural identity.
The outing, which was planned in advance, came just hours after the disgraced royal was taken into custody by the authorities earlier on Thursday.
Following the arrest, Charles expressed his “deepest concern” and said that “the law must take its course.”
The King also stressed that the royal family will continue their duty and service for the people.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was detained to be questioned about the allegations that he shared confidential government documents with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
