King Charles Has Another Royal First After Becoming Monarch — and a Roaring Reception

King Charles held ceremonies at Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace on Wed.

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He's busier than ever!

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King George VI hosted an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle and a banquet at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.

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Charles presented medals for distinguished service to the U.K. for the first time since becoming King in September after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

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At the morning investiture, Charles chatted with and praised prior recipients.

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Mystery writer Anthony Horowitz, singer Pauline Black, Paralympic sprinter Kadeena Cox, Olympic fighter Lauren Price, and Paralympic wheelchair rugby standout Kylie Grimes won (all three athletes have previously won gold for Team Great Britain).

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The Queen flew to London for a small-business reception. King Charles visited with business executives from across the U.K. to hear about their economic contributions.

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The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy defines SMEs as companies with less than 250 workers and $52 million in revenue. Three-fifths of UK employees work for SMEs, which have withstood the coronavirus pandemic.

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At Buckingham Palace, King Charles met with Prince's Trust corporate supporters. Charles founded the charity to help impoverished youngsters attain their full potential. Since 1983, the Prince's Trust Enterprise Program has helped 90,000 young people.

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