The King light-heartedly remarked today that he felt liberated to be “out of my cage” as he attended his first military engagement since resuming public duties. Prince Charles interacted with military personnel and their families at an Army training base in Surrey, while Prince William had engagements in Cornwall and Queen Camilla hosted a reception in London.

During his visit, the King shared jovial moments with parents and children, jokingly asking if the children were skipping school and playfully interacting with them. Meanwhile, Prince William visited a housing project in Newquay to address homelessness and later enjoyed the sunny weather at Fistral Beach, engaging with young lifesavers.

Queen Camilla hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Brooke, a charity dedicated to working animals. The King also met with engineers and their families, engaging in light-hearted banter and learning about their experiences.

The King’s visit concluded with him signing the regiment’s visitors’ book, receiving gifts, and interacting with families and staff. Additionally, he was presented with a portrait drawn by a six-year-old and received honey made on the barracks.

Established in September 1939, the 3RSME serves as the Combat Engineer Centre of Excellence, providing initial trade training for all Royal Engineer soldiers and officers.