King Charles gifts oak tree to Harrogate college

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

King Charles III gifted a commemorative oak tree to Duchy College in Harrogate during a May visit.

A commemorative oak tree gifted by King Charles III was planted at Duchy College in Harrogate. The tree was given during the King's visit to the college in May as part of a limited series of 80 commemorative oak trees, ahead of His Majesty's 80th birthday in November 2028. This was the first time the school had welcomed a reigning monarch.

During his visit, King Charles spoke with prefects about balancing A-level studies with extra-curricular activities and commented on the beauty of the college's Harrogate setting. The College Chapel Choir performed 'With A Voice of Singing' and the 'Sevenfold Amen', while Year 6 pupils sang selections from their school production of 'Looking Good, Robin Hood'.

Joanna Fox, principal of Duchy College, said the tree would 'take pride of place in our grounds and provide a lasting reminder of what was a very special occasion'. She added that the visit came at a particularly significant time as the school was 'embarking upon an exciting new chapter as Duchy College'. Fox described the tree as carrying 'a wonderful sense of history and symbolism, having been planted in the first year of Duchy College'.

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• Harrogate college plants commemorative oak tree gifted by King CharlesA commemorative oak tree gifted by King Charles III was planted at Duchy College in honour of His visit.York Press · 17 Oct, 05:00
• Harrogate college plants commemorative oak tree gifted by King CharlesA commemorative oak tree gifted by King Charles III was planted at Duchy College in honour of His visit.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 17 Oct, 05:00

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