Luton continued its brush with royalty today (December 6) as King Charles visited the newly built Guru Nanak Gurdwara.
The King was greeted by Professor Gurch Randhawa, member of the Sikh Congregation at the Gurdwara, Deputy Lieutenant and Director of the Institute for Health Research at the University of Bedfordshire – while local primary school children and congregation members outside.
He had the chance to visit the Luton Sikh Soup Kitchen Stand and speak volunteers about the impact that food poverty is having on the local community.
Youngsters had the chance to chat to the King as he met volunteers who run the Sikh School and spoke to students learning Punjabi and traditional music. His Majesty also met local GP’s who ran the Vaisakhi Vaccine Clinic during the pandemic and volunteers who operate the 24-hour kitchen and feed members of the local community.
His third and final stop in Luton is to visit Luton DART – and take a ride on the shuttle due to open next year.
. King Charles III Visits Guru Nanak Gurdwara
King Charles III smiles as he speaks with local school children waving flags during a visit to the newly built Guru Nanak Gurdwara (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Photo: Chris Jackson
. King Charles III Visits Guru Nanak Gurdwara
King Charles III speaks with Professor Gurch Randhawa, a member of the Sikh Congregation during a visit to Guru Nanak Gurdwara (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Photo: Chris Jackson
. King Charles III Visits Guru Nanak Gurdwara
: King Charles III smiles during a visit to the newly built Guru Nanak Gurdwara (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Photo: Chris Jackson
. King Charles III Visits Guru Nanak Gurdwara
King Charles speaks to volunteers and learns about the programmes they deliver for the local community (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Photo: Chris Jackson
. King Charles III Visits Guru Nanak Gurdwara
King Charles III makes the traditional namaste gesture as he speaks to volunteers (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Photo: Chris Jackson
1. King Charles III Visits Guru Nanak Gurdwara
King Charles III speaks with Professor Gurch Randhawa, a member of the Sikh Congregation during a visit to Guru Nanak Gurdwara (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Photo: Chris Jackson
2. King Charles III Visits Guru Nanak Gurdwara
: King Charles III smiles during a visit to the newly built Guru Nanak Gurdwara (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Photo: Chris Jackson
3. King Charles III Visits Guru Nanak Gurdwara
King Charles speaks to volunteers and learns about the programmes they deliver for the local community (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Photo: Chris Jackson
4. King Charles III Visits Guru Nanak Gurdwara
King Charles III makes the traditional namaste gesture as he speaks to volunteers (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Photo: Chris Jackson