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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

King Charles Beats the Intense U.K. Heat With a Surprisingly Un-Royal Accessory

King Charles wearing a grey suit and smiling.

The U.K. has been battling record-high temperatures the past week, and despite the sweltering heat—and no air conditioning—King Charles kept up with his regularly scheduled royal duties. Ironically, The King was marking London Climate Week, and while addressing the historic weather, he had a royal aide bring along something to take the edge off.

In photos from the event, Vice Admiral Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt, Master of the Household to the Sovereign is seen using a battery-powered fan to cool off The King as he chatted with guests at a St. James’s Palace reception.

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