According to CNN on 19/2, King Charles III, 78, attended the Autumn/Winter 2026 show by British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker, 32.

Speaking to the news outlet, Coker revealed she had to keep the "VIP guest's" attendance a secret until his arrival. She is a beneficiary of the King's Trust, a project founded by the monarch to support youth in finding employment and starting businesses.

King Charles III on his way to the show. Video: ABC News.

King Charles's appearance at the event occurred hours after his brother, former Prince Andrew, was arrested by UK police in Norfolk. Mr. Andrew faces allegations of "misconduct in public office" and is suspected of sending classified government documents to pedophile billionaire Epstein. Following the incident, the King stated, "the law must be enforced," adding that the royal family is cooperating with authorities.

King Charles reportedly maintained a calm demeanor while observing the show. In the front row, he sat on a golden cushion alongside designer Stella McCartney and Laura Weir, chief executive of the British Fashion Council, who accompanied him to the venue. Other guests, including British rappers Skepta and Lil Simz, rose upon his arrival.

King Charles outside the event venue. Photo: GC Images.

According to CNN, the venue was decorated with various London Underground signs, streetlights, grass patches, and trash cans. This arrangement was Tolu Coker's homage to her upbringing on Mozart Street in Westminster, which she refers to as her "neighborhood."

In the same interview, the designer expressed her emotion at King Charles's presence, calling it a "full-circle moment" to see him at her show. She added, "It's special to have King Charles here in our neighborhood, experiencing its spirit."

King Charles at Tolu Coker's fashion show. Photo: Zumapress.

Over the years, several members of the British Royal Family have attended fashion events. In 2018, Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) attended a show by designer Richard Quinn. In 5/2025, Princess Kate Middleton participated in an award ceremony organized by the British Fashion Council in London.

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