The monarch highlighted his commitment to sustainability, innovation and interfaith engagement during the visit.
King Charles underscored his long-standing interest in environmental issues and interfaith relations during a visit to Cambridge.
The monarch toured Cambridge Central Mosque, widely described as Europe’s first eco-mosque, before officially opening a new research laboratory at the University of Cambridge.
The royal family shared photographs from the visit on its official Instagram account, showing Charles meeting children, worshippers and members of the local community.
In a statement, the palace praised the mosque for its architecture, environmental leadership and role as a centre for worship and community engagement.
The building was designed with sustainability at its core. It uses energy-efficient systems, renewable energy and environmentally conscious design features to help reduce carbon emissions.
During the visit, Charles spoke with community members and learned more about the mosque’s work and its approach to creating an inclusive and environmentally responsible place of worship.
The King later opened the New Whittle Laboratory, an aerospace and energy research facility at the University of Cambridge.
The laboratory works with the Sustainable Markets Initiative, an organisation founded by Charles, as part of a shared effort to turn scientific breakthroughs into practical solutions.
The visit brought together several causes closely associated with the King, including sustainability, scientific innovation and stronger relationships between different faith communities.
