Buckingham Palace releases statement as King Charles makes important decision

Amid ongoing crisis within the royal family, King Charles office has released an important update on the monarch's latest move.

The British royal family misses no opportunity to support fashion as they remain in headlines for their elegance and styling sense.

King Charles, 77, has stepped into London Fashion Week spotlight with a nod to the sustainable fashion movement.

Buckhingham Palace and Sustainable Markets Initiative jointly shared a video clip with details about the monarch's important initiative as he attended a series of meetings with global business leaders to explore the exciting opportunities for investment in innovations that will drive the sustainable transition.

King Charles III, founder of the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), is actively engaging global business leaders to accelerate investment in sustainable innovations, addressing urgent climate risks.

His presence at London Fashion Week 2026 caught many observers off guard. He became the talk of the fashion world on a day already charged with news for the royal family. 

But this moment was not simply a random appearance by a curious spectator. It reflected deeper ties between the British crown, the fashion industry, and broader cultural currents like the sustainable fashion movement.

On February 19, 2026, King Charles attended London Fashion Week at the 180 Strand venue, taking a seat alongside influential figures including Stella McCartney and British Fashion Council CEO Laura Weir. His appearance came just hours after the arrest of his younger brother, former Prince Andrew, adding an unusual backdrop of world news to what would otherwise be a cultural moment.

 Despite that timing, Charles maintained his planned engagement with the event and the fashion community.