King Charles and Queen Camilla have a week to remember

King Charles has had a week filled with history and one rather unexpected royal encounter.

From helping bring the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain for the first time in nearly 950 years to being briefly interrupted by a wasp at a Commonwealth celebration, the King has certainly had plenty to contend with. 

A homecoming nearly a century in the making

King Charles's State Visit to France in 2023 helped reopen the conversation. 

During that visit, the possibility of bringing the tapestry to Britain was discussed with Emmanuel Macron, and plans to refurbish the museum in Bayeux eventually created the perfect opportunity for its temporary relocation.

The King and the French President stood together at the British Museum as the Bayeux Tapestry was officially unveiled in London. 

Queen Camilla, Brigitte Macron and Prime Minister Andy Burnham were also among the guests who viewed the remarkable 70-metre work.

King meets a very unwelcome guest

At a garden party marking the 125th anniversary of the Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship, the King was meeting students from across the Commonwealth when a wasp suddenly decided to join the occasion.

The insect buzzed around Charles before landing on the back of his head, prompting a quick intervention from one of his protection officers.

Queen Camilla witnesses Liverpool's remarkable recovery

Queen Camilla was welcomed to Liverpool for a visit with a particularly powerful story behind it.

The library she visited had been severely damaged during the riots of 2024, but has since been rebuilt and reopened thanks to an extraordinary effort from the local community.

Camilla met those who had been affected by the events and those who had helped deal with their aftermath, including police officers and firefighters involved in responding to the unrest.

The Queen was also shown photographs documenting the destruction caused by the fire, offering a stark reminder of how far the library has come since.

During her visit, Camilla spent time with local children and joined Sean McEvoy for a reading of Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae.