King Charles III’s affection for architecture is well-known, but the extent of his engagement has never been fully presented to the public.

In this talk inspired by his book on the subject, Clive Aslet will draw together the many threads, from the ‘carbuncle’ speech made at Hampton Court in 1984 until his accession to the throne.

King Charles has created model settlements such as Poundbury through the Duchy of Cornwall, Dumfries House in East Ayrshire has been made a beacon of social regeneration, and his educational initiatives have changed lives.

The four decades of the King's commitment to architecture have coincided with Clive Aslet's career as a journalist, during which he has followed the story and often written about it, not least during the 13 years for which he was editor of Country Life.