King Charles has come face to face with the gospel choir that performed at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding back in 2018.
The King visited the South by Southwest London festival in Shoreditch this morning, where he was welcomed by a vibrant performance from the Kingdom Choir at Ely's Yard.
The 76-year-old monarch was greeted by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner upon his arrival.
The cultural and technology festival, which celebrates creativity and innovation, has transformed various venues across Shoreditch for the event.
King Charles comes face to face with choir from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding.
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The King's visit highlighted the festival's commitment to showcasing diverse artistic talent and addressing contemporary issues through creative expression.
His first stop was the main exhibition space, where immersive installations awaited.
Inside the exhibition, the King encountered "Grounding", an innovative art installation that harnesses artificial intelligence and data to create continuously morphing landscape imagery. The work reflects nature's constant adaptation and transformation in response to environmental changes.
London-based artist Damien Roach explained to His Majesty how AI technology was employed in creating the immersive piece. The installation forms part of SXSW London's Planet and Energy programme, which addresses climate change impacts through various events.
The Kingdom Choir famously performed at Harry and Meghan's wedding.
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The King also met participants from a panel session called "Love The Earth", a children's animated series promoting nature conservation, cultural preservation and indigenous cultures.
At Christ Church, Spitalfields, the King viewed "Beautiful Collisions", an exhibition celebrating Caribbean artists' influence on British art and culture. The display featured works by Alberta Whittle, Alvaro Barrington, Denzil Forrester, Zinzi Minott and Alex Rita, combining visual arts, community engagement and music.
In the church crypt, His Majesty met artist Denzil Forrester and curator Beth Greenacre. He subsequently attended a reception with artists, local residents, speakers, SXSW London's advisory council and senior staff.
The exhibition underscored the festival's dedication to cultural diversity and its recognition of the Caribbean diaspora's significant contributions to Britain's creative landscape.
King Charles arrived in Shoreditch on a very rainy day.
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King Charles walked from Shoreditch to Spitalfields.
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The festival has established partnerships with local charities and community organisations, including East London Arts and Music, the School of Traditional Arts, and UK BlackTech to ensure a lasting positive impact.
These collaborations aim to expand access and support initiatives promoting homegrown creativity, inclusivity and diversity.
Notable community programmes include Creative Futures, led by Idris Elba in partnership with The King's Trust, and Mission 44, founded by Lewis Hamilton. Both initiatives focus on empowering emerging talent and creating opportunities for creatives to gain global recognition.
The King concluded his visit at Old Spitalfields Market, where he met stallholders specialising in interior design, set design and costume on the traditional Antiques Thursday.
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