King Charles III makes first fashion show appearance – amid brother’s arrest

London Fashion Week is in full swing

The King of the United Kingdom, Charles III, attended a fashion show in London just hours after the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is suspected of abusing his official position.

Arriving at the show of British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker, the king greeted attendees with a wave and was met with applause. Sitting in the front row, he engaged in lively conversation with British Fashion Council chair Laura Weir and designer Stella McCartney while observing the collection.

Before the show, Charles III viewed Stella McCartney’s exhibition highlighting sustainable British innovations. Afterwards, he spoke with Tolu Coker and other emerging designers.

Meanwhile, Queen Camilla met with Anna Wintour during Fashion Week and posed for a photo with her.

Earlier on Thursday, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was taken into police custody for questioning over allegations that he passed confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein. The arrest of a senior royal, eighth in line to the throne, marked an unprecedented event in modern history and has been described as the biggest crisis of Charles III’s reign.

In an official statement, the king expressed «deep concern» over the incident: «Let me be clear: the law must prevail. In the meantime, my family and I will continue to carry out our duties and serve you all».

The 77-year-old monarch continues the tradition of his late mother, who regularly attended London Fashion Week shows. In 2018, she visited Richard Quinn’s show with Anna Wintour and presented him with the inaugural Queen’s Award for British Design.

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