With just over a week until Christmas, King Charles has been spreading festive cheer at his Highgrove estate.

On Friday, he hosted the annual ‘Crafts at Christmas’ event in partnership with tutors and students from his charity, The King’s Foundation.

Their expertise in painting, millinery and embroidery added an extra sprinkle of Christmas magic to the occasion.

The celebration took place at His Majesty’s Gloucestershire residence, Highgrove, and served as a platform for the King to express his dedication to preserving traditional crafts, which are sadly becoming less popular.