King Charles and Queen Camilla showcased their hidden culinary skills at a female-led restaurant in London ahead of Ramadan.
The royal couple visited Darjeeling Express in Kingly Court, where they met accomplished British Muslim women from diverse backgrounds.
Their Majesties engaged with professional athletes, artists and corporate leaders who reflect the diversity of the UK’s Muslim community.
The gathering celebrated the creativity of Muslim women and the significance of the holy month of Ramadan.
King Charles and Queen Camilla showcased their culinary skills at a female-led restaurant in London ahead of Ramadan
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During their visit, the King and Queen also met families from the Doorstep charity, which provides assistance to those awaiting permanent housing solutions.
They observed a workshop by Sadiya Ahmed of ‘Everyday Muslim’ demonstrating the influence of Islamic art on William Morris.
The workshop exemplifies the organisation’s archival project raising awareness about Muslim heritage in history, arts and culture.
King Charles helped pack dates that will be sent to hospitals for Iftaar during the holy month.
King Charles has a long history of fostering inter-faith dialogue and promoting greater understanding between religions
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Dates are traditionally eaten as the first food to break the fast at sunset during Ramadan, following the example of the Prophet Mohammed.
Meanwhile, Queen Camilla joined the all-female kitchen team to pack biryani boxes that will be donated to the Doorstep charity as part of Darjeeling Express’ commitment to cook for charitable causes every Ramadan.
The royal couple’s participation highlights their ongoing support for different faiths across the UK and Commonwealth.
King Charles has a long history of fostering inter-faith dialogue and promoting greater understanding between religions.
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King Charles’s participation highlights their ongoing support for different faiths across the UK and Commonwealth
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Following their visit to Darjeeling Express, which was opened in Soho in 2017 by Indian-born British restauranteur Asma Khan, His Majesty was scheduled to join a discussion with members of the British Syrian community at Imad’s Syrian Kitchen, also located in Kingly Court.
The restaurant, which is now based in London’s Kingly Court and is run by an all-female team, pays homage to Asma’s Mughlai ancestry and to Calcutta, where she grew up.
During Ramadan, Asma donates the restaurant’s entire proceeds to charity and sends food packages to hospitals as part of the Zakat al Fitr, an obligatory charitable donation before the end of Ramadan.
At Imad’s Syrian Kitchen, King Charles was set to meet with a group of British Syrians active in their community, including filmmakers, doctors, and charity workers, reflecting Syria’s religious diversity.