King Charles III was in Ayrshire to launch the 35th anniversary celebrations of The King’s Foundation.

At the charity’s headquarters at Dumfries House, near Cumnock, on Wednesday, the King began filling a time capsule to mark the anniversary.

Designed and made in oak at the Snowdon School of Furniture, part of The King’s Foundation at Highgrove Gardens, by foundation alumni Aiden Lawley, the time capsule will eventually be buried in the grounds of Dumfries House and won’t be opened until 2125.

The first item placed in the time capsule were the secateurs that King Charles III used for gardening on the estate before a letter written by the King was added.

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Invited guests added their own contributions to the time capsule and it will continue to be added to throughout the year.

The King’s Foundation will collect items for the time capsule which individuals and groups feel represent the achievements and legacy of the foundation.

Over the past 35 years, the foundation has carried out various community regeneration projects and education programmes in traditional skills as well as advocating for living in harmony with nature.

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The King’s Foundation at 35 is a project which will run across 2025.

Left intentionally plain, the design of the time capsule celebrates the British timber used and gives space for other students and alumni to add decorative elements throughout the year.

It is hoped that the box in itself will also become a tribute to The Kings Foundation’s work to protect and promote traditional heritage skills.

The time capsule is made from oak from Woburn, Bedfordshire, milled and supplied by Whitney Sawmill, a mill owned and run by Woodland Heritage, of which the King is Patron.

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Kristina Murrin, chief executive of The King’s Foundation, said: “We are so proud of what The King’s Foundation has achieved over the past 35 years.

“I hope those uncovering the time capsule in 2125 will recognise the positive impact both The King and His Foundation have had on the world and its communities.

“We are thrilled to begin celebrations for our 35th anniversary today at Dumfries House, which is not only our headquarters but very much the heart of The King’s Foundation.

“Our early work at the Institute for Architecture formed the basis of the expanding and expansive work which is epitomised at Dumfries House today, so it is only fitting to celebrate this milestone on site with His Majesty The King and our students, alumni, staff and ambassadors.”

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