British Deputy High Commission in Chandigarh celebrates King Charles III’s birthday with grandeur

PTC Web Desk: The British Deputy High Commission in Chandigarh commemorated King Charles III’s birthday with an elegant celebration on Tuesday. This annual event pays homage to His Majesty, who serves as the UK's Head of State, and highlights his impactful contributions to causes spanning environmental sustainability, arts, healthcare, and education.

King Charles III has long-standing connections with India, especially with Chandigarh and Punjab. His visits include a 2006 trip to Chandigarh, Patiala, Anandpur Sahib, and Fatehgarh Sahib, followed by a return to Patiala in 2010, where he engaged with the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) in Chandigarh on urban environmental discussions. He also visited Hansali village in Fatehgarh Sahib to discuss organic farming. In 2013, he toured the Indian Military Academy, The Doon School, and the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun.

The King’s birthday party in Chandigarh drew a diverse audience from state governments, politics, arts, education, business, media, and sports. The event celebrated the rich and dynamic cultural and economic ‘living bridge’ that connects the UK and India.

Deputy High Commissioner Caroline Rowett expressed her joy: "Celebrating His Majesty’s birthday with friends from Chandigarh and the region is an honour. His well-known admiration for India and his commitment to environmental and social progress strongly resonate here. We look forward to strengthening the living bridge between the UK and India in the future."

The British Deputy High Commission in Chandigarh remains committed to nurturing strong cultural and economic bonds between the UK and India. This year’s King’s Birthday Party was made possible with the support of Noor Mahal Palace, British Airways, Welsh Government, Net Solutions, TestingXperts, Diageo India, Amiksa Cheese, Manny’s Craft Ice Cream, and Nimkish Enterprises.