King Charles’s day in London was one of both duty and deeply personal significance
King Charles began his afternoon at Clarence House with a poignant ceremony, personally presenting Holocaust survivor and educator Manfred Goldberg with an MBE in recognition of his tireless work in Holocaust remembrance and education.
Mr. Goldberg, now 95, is a revered figure in Holocaust education. He endured several death camps and a harrowing death march as a young boy, and has since dedicated his life to sharing his firsthand experiences with younger generations.
His newly minted MBE stems from this commitment and was announced earlier this year in the King’s Birthday Honours list.
The King’s engagement with Mr. Goldberg also connects with his longstanding dedication to Holocaust education.
Back in January, at Buckingham Palace, Charles expressed that he “can’t bear” the dwindling number of survivors and underscored the importance of preserving their memories.
That earlier event featured educational initiatives like VR-powered “Testimony 360” and artistic tributes to survivors tools to ensure the past remains present.
Manfred Goldberg has a unique and enduring relationship with the royal family, he’s met three generations from Queen Elizabeth II to the Prince and Princess of Wales and recently had portrait commissions displayed in the Queen’s Gallery as a lasting tribute to the victims of the Holocaust.
But the day carried another emotional milestone. Just hours later, King Charles reunited with his youngest son, Prince Harry, for the first time in nearly 20 months.
The last time the pair were together was in February 2024, when the he revealed his cancer diagnosis.
Charles was seen leaving Aberdeen Airport earlier in the day, flying into RAF Northolt before making his way to Clarence House, where the Royal Standard was raised above Buckingham Palace to mark his return to the capital.