Last week, King Charles gave something truly personal to 12-year-old Ella Jeavons, praising her uplifting work singing for dementia patients in local nursing homes.
The proud family sharing moment was posted on Twitter by retired fashion retailer Steve, who smiled proudly at the recognition from Buckingham Palace itself.
The beautifully simple note, written on palace stationery and signed by the King's Chief Royal Correspondent, said His Majesty was “deeply moved” by Ella's music and community spirit, and sent his “best wishes for a full and speedy recovery” after she became unwell.
For someone her age, receiving encouragement directly from the monarch is nothing short of unforgettable and, as her grandfather said, “not bad for a 12-year-old!”
But that wasn't the only real recognition that made headlines this week. While the traditional Scottish celebration of poet Robert Burns took place on January 25, King Charles marked Burns Night with a Scottish touch straight from his library at Balmoral Castle.
The palace published a striking portrait of the monarch in his own tartan kilt designed by the Scottish Tartan Authority and named in his honor to commemorate the bard's birth.
Charles has long shown affection for Scottish culture, often appearing dressed in Highland costume and embracing his role as custodian of British and Scottish heritage.
