King Charles has always been outspoken about his commitment to environmentalism, and his passion definitely shines through when it comes to gardening. For instance, while chatting with BBC in 2016, the royal described it as “the most therapeutic business,” and just two years later, he noted how much he loved gardens as a young boy. He told Gardeners World, “The smell and everything had a profound effect on me...I don’t know why, but I also grew to love trees, they always fascinated me.”
So, it's not surprising that His Majesty was all smiles when he and his wife, Queen Camilla, joined King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden this week to plant a new tree. Buckingham Palace took to Instagram and posted a striking video of the king tending to the Swedish oak, which holds a special meaning.
The caption reads, "In the sunny grounds of Windsor Castle, The King and Queen were joined by King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden in planting a Swedish oak (Quercus robur) tree to celebrate Their Majesties’ Coronation. The tree was gifted by The King of Sweden from the Royal Nursery at Solliden Palace, the Swedish Royal Family’s summer residence."
