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King feels the heat in stifling conditions at climate event

Vice Admiral Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt, Master of the Household to the Sovereign, holding a small battery-powered fan up to the King (Yui Mok/PA) - (PA Wire)

The King felt the heat as the country endured record-breaking scorching conditions and had to be fanned by one of his top aides.

Charles joined delegates from politics, science, business and international climate diplomacy for an environmental reception at St James’s Palace, where temperatures were stifling.

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