The 75-year-old monarch graced the High Court to express gratitude for the tireless efforts of the judiciary, emphasizing their role in upholding the system of justice in the country.
Radiating smiles and high spirits, Charles engaged with students who had recently participated in a mock trial in a courtroom. Playfully interrupting, he jokingly remarked, "I’m so sorry to interrupt," before engaging in conversation with the young individuals from Ashcroft Technology College in Putney, south-west London.
The royal family's official social media accounts shared a captivating photo of the monarch from the visit, accompanied by the caption: "The King has visited the Royal Courts of Justice to celebrate the work of the judiciary and its commitment to the rule of law."
In a meaningful statement to the judges and magistrates, King Charles expressed his gratitude, saying, "Maybe I’d be permitted just to thank you all enormously for the amount of effort you put into maintaining the system of justice in this country, which so many others seem to be envious of I discover when going around the world. I cannot thank you enough."
The monarch's visit unfolded a day before his youngest son, Harry, was set to receive the outcome of his unlawful information gathering claim against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) in a High Court ruling.
It's worth noting that The Duke of Sussex sued the publisher for damages, alleging that journalists at its titles – the Daily and Sunday Mirror and Sunday People – were involved in practices such as phone hacking, "blagging" or gaining information by deception, and employing private investigators for unlawful activities.
Justice Fancourt, the overseeing judge of the trial, is expected to deliver his verdict at a hearing scheduled for Friday.
