King Charles III has been awarded a Green Blue Peter Badge in recognition of his lifelong commitment to protecting nature and promoting a more sustainable future. The presentation took place at Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland, during the closing ceremony of The King’s Foundation’s 35th anniversary time capsule.
The Green Badge was presented to the King by Joel, a Blue Peter presenter, on Earth Day 2026. The award acknowledges his leadership on environmental issues and his work through The King’s Foundation, which champions sustainable communities, environmental education, traditional skills and working in harmony with nature.
During his visit to Dumfries House, the King met Blue Peter viewers who had all earned their Green badges. These young fans are taking part in The King’s Foundation’s Growing Together, Cooking Together and Food for the Future programmes. The King heard about their ideas to help reduce food waste and protect the planet.
Several of the children's designs and inventions will be sealed inside the Foundation’s time capsule, to be opened in 100 years’ time. The special episode of Blue Peter featuring the King's award will be broadcast on CBBC on Friday 1 May at 17:00 and will be available on BBC iPlayer.
The Blue Peter Green badge is awarded to children and individuals who show exceptional commitment to caring for nature and the environment. King Charles joins a select group of Green badge holders, and his badge can be used for free or discounted entry to various outdoor attractions, including London Zoo and RHS garden centres.
