King Charles III gave London Fashion Week his stamp of approval as he attended the event’s opening show.
On Thursday (February 19), His Majesty sat front-row seat at British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker’s Autumn/Winter 2026 show.
His appearance was a surprise to guests although Coker told Vogue she had heard rumours he may attend before the show.
Coker had previously received mentorship from the Prince’s Trust when she first decided to set up her own brand in 2018.
During the royal visit, King Charles also toured a series of fashion exhibitions, including one curated by Stella McCartney.
His London Fashion Week appearance marks the first notable attendance by a reigning monarch since 2018, when the late Queen Elizabeth II famously sat front row at Richard Quinn’s show.
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1. His Majesty sat front row of LFW's first 2026 show
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2. King Charles III sat between CEO of the British Fashion Council Laura Weir and Stella McCartney.
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3. His Majesty seen enjoying the show by British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker.
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4. The king wore a grey suit for the occasion
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