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.
The King has already visited Luton Town Hall earlier in the day.
His third and final stop in Luton is to visit Luton DART – and take a ride on the shuttle due to open next year.
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9. King Charles III Visits Guru Nanak Gurdwara
King Charles speaks to Professor Gurch Randhawa about the children who are learning Punjabi and traditional music inside the Langar Hall. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Photo: Chris Jackson
10. King Charles III Visits Guru Nanak Gurdwara
King Charles III speaks to volunteers (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Photo: Chris Jackson
11. King Charles III Visits Guru Nanak Gurdwara
King Charles III speaks to congregation members during a visit to the newly built Guru Nanak Gurdwara (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Photo: Chris Jackson
12. King Charles III Visits Guru Nanak Gurdwara
A traditional shawl for meditation is placed around the shoulders of King Charles (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Photo: Chris Jackson