To commemorate the primary anniversary of his coronation, King Charles III will assume the position of patron for the British Olympic Affiliation (BOA). This appointment highlights his endorsement of the nation’s Olympic pursuits.
Charles will assume the patronage beforehand held by the late Queen Elizabeth II, who served as patron of the BOA since ascending to the throne in 1952. This transition precedes the 2024 Summer season Olympics in Paris, scheduled to start on 26 July and conclude on 11 August.
“We’re delighted that His Majesty The King has agreed to tackle the patronage of the BOA,” mentioned Sir Hugh Robertson, chair of the BOA.
“As an organisation that represents all 4 corners of the UK, the assist and lively engagement of the royal household, and specifically HRH The Princess Royal, is essential, and has been essential to the latest success of Group GB. It’s incredible information that it’ll proceed within the years forward.”
The King has embraced a patronage at Gordonstoun, his alma mater in Scotland. Charles assumed the position of patron for the Gordonstoun Affiliation, beforehand held by his father, the late Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, who was additionally an alum of the establishment.
This marks the King’s preliminary official affiliation with the Moray college, the place he attended from 1962 to 1967. Charles achieved 5 O-levels and two A-levels throughout his time at Gordonstoun, resulting in his acceptance to check archaeology and anthropology at Trinity Faculty, Cambridge.
Throughout his coronation festivities final yr, he chosen 4 pipers from the varsity to greet him at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh for the Honours of Scotland ceremony.