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King Makes First Appearance at Official Event Since Sussexes Returned to UK
Charles marked the Victoria League’s 125th anniversary with students and unveiled a plaque at the charity’s Bayswater headquarters, officials said.
King Charles celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship at a garden party in Bayswater, London, meeting students from the "family of nations" residing at the charity's headquarters.
The King, patron of the league, unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark his visit and laughed off a mishap when it tumbled to the ground as he removed the cloth covering.
Later, the King hosted the Pakistan cricket squad and officials at Clarence House ahead of their third test match against England, where he discussed the nation's upcoming 80th anniversary.
Touching his chest, the monarch told the players, "I'm almost the same age as Pakistan," noting he was born in 1948 and expressing hope to return before becoming "too old."
The King's recent appearances coincide with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's return to the UK; Harry and Meghan arrived last Wednesday from California on a private flight, landing at Birmingham Airport with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.