King Charles hosts humanitarian heroes at Buckingham Palace

The King led the Royal Family in celebrating global humanitarian efforts at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, honouring charities tackling crises worldwide.

His Majesty met Fern Britton, the former morning TV star now based in Cornwall, who works with ShelterBox to provide emergency shelter in disaster zones.

He also spoke with Myleene Klass, Classic FM presenter and Save the Children ambassador, who has spent 14 years in frontline areas such as Sierra Leone, Colombia, and Afghanistan.

She told the King that, as the daughter of a Royal Navy veteran, “I understand service and resilience”.

“I’ve seen first-hand how humanitarian work brings hope to children in crisis,” Klass said.

The reception marked key anniversaries for major charities International Health Partners (20 years), ShelterBox (25 years), Islamic Relief Worldwide (40 years), and Christian Aid (80 years).

The Royal viewed exhibits showcasing their impact, including 15 images from the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), highlighting relief efforts in Afghanistan, Ukraine, Pakistan, Turkey-Syria, Sudan, and Gaza.

With three million people aided by ShelterBox, 100 million lives improved by International Health Partners, and millions more helped by Islamic Relief and Christian Aid, the event reaffirmed the Royals’ support for those on the frontline of global crises.