SUPPORT OUR JOURNALISM: Please consider donating to keep our website running and free for all - thank you!

British Royals

King Charles delighted by handmade gift as he attends Coptic Church Advent service

The king has been presented with a handmade card as he attended a Coptic Church Advent Service.

His Majesty was presented with the artwork by six year old Taormina who wrote on the card ‘’Happy Holiday’’ before sending best wishes ‘’with love’’.

King Charles said he was ‘’very touched’’ by the gift which was handed over at a reception at the Coptic Orthodox Church Centre UK in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

The Advent Service was held at the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George with The King welcomed by His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos.

The service included traditional music and prayers.

The Cathedral was the first purpose built Coptic place of worship in the UK and only the second purpose built in Europe.

It is named for St. George, an important figure in Coptic Christianity. St George is also, of course, the patron saint of England.

King Charles also planted a tree to mark the visit.

About author

Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.