His Majesty The King, Royal Founding President of The King’s Foundation, launched the 35th anniversary celebrations today at the charity headquarters, Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland.
The King’s Foundation has, over the past 35 years, enriched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people through community regeneration projects and education programmes in traditional skills, as well as advocating for living in harmony with nature.
The King launched a time capsule to mark The King’s Foundation at 35, a project which will run throughout the year. The time capsule will eventually be buried on the Dumfries House estate and opened in one hundred years’ time. His Majesty placed the first item, his secateurs that he uses for gardening on the estate, into the specially-created box before hearing from other guests gathered about their own contributions. His Majesty also penned a special letter to rest in the time capsule.
Kristina Murrin CBE, Chief Executive of The King’s Foundation Said:
“We are so proud of what The King’s Foundation has achieved over the past 35 years. I hope those uncovering the time capsule in 2125 will recognise the positive impact both The King and His Foundation have had on the world and its communities.”
The design of the time capsule has been left intentionally plain to both celebrate the British timber used and to give space for other students and alumni to add decorative elements throughout the year. The box in itself will therefore become a tribute to The Kings Foundation’s work to protect and promote traditional heritage skills. The time capsule is made from oak from Woburn, Bedfordshire, milled and supplied by Whitney Sawmill, a mill owned and run by Woodland Heritage, of which His Majesty The King is Patron.
Kristina Murrin CBE, Chief Executive of The King’s Foundation adds:
“We are thrilled to begin celebrations for our 35th anniversary today at Dumfries House, which is not only our headquarters but very much the heart of The King’s Foundation. Our early work at the Institute for Architecture formed the basis of the expanding and expansive work which is epitomised at Dumfries House today, so it is only fitting to celebrate this milestone on site with His Majesty The King and our students, alumni, staff and ambassadors.”
Throughout our 35th year, The King’s Foundation will collect items for the time capsule which individuals and groups feel represent the achievements and legacy of The King’s Foundation. The time capsule will not be opened until 2125.
