King Charles visits Milton Keynes to mark city status
His Majesty's also set to meet a range of community groups from the area
Last updated 16th Feb 2023
King Charles is been in Milton Keynes today to mark its city status.
His Majesty visited The Church of Christ the Cornerstone where he was met by HM Lord Lieutenant, Countess Howe and other dignitaries.
He greeted crowds as local group India Day Milton Keynes welcomed His Majesty in three cultural dance forms called Bharatanatyam, Mohinyattam and Kathak.
Milton Keynes Mayor, Cllr Amanda Marlow introduced His Majesty The King who thanked everyone in the city for their involvement in making the bid a success.
His Majesty then unveiled a commemorative plaque and signed the Church Book, which was previously signed by Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II when Her Majesty visited to open and dedicate the newly built Church in 1992.
Leader of Milton Keynes Council Pete Marland said: “Our bid described Milton Keynes as a mosaic of communities united by a love of where we live, and we welcomed His Majesty The King to Milton Keynes today to showcase the real community effort that went in to achieving city status."
"We’re very proud of the fantastic work that local people, groups and organisations do, and today was a significant recognition of that effort.”
Mayor of Milton Keynes, Amanda Marlow told Greatest Hits Radio: “It was an absolute honour to have had His Majesty The King in Milton Keynes to celebrate us becoming a city and what makes us such a welcoming and diverse place."
"It was a wonderful occasion for everyone involved, especially for our residents who will cherish these memories forever.”
"People just talk about Milton Keynes as being concrete cows and roundabouts and it really isn't."
"We've got award winning parks, beautiful green spaces, blue spaces, wooded areas - there's so much history here."
"It's one of those places that constantly surprises you."
The Queen Consort Camila was not able to attend after testing positive for COVID.
Not everyone in the crowds were that keen on the visit - some people were holding up banners saying 'Not My King'.