Overview
- At the Barking Learning Centre Community and Family Hub, the couple received a Bollywood-style welcome, met local service providers and praised the Library of Things scheme for supporting the circular economy.
- Their tour of Barking & Dagenham College’s Rush Green campus included student workshops in creative and technical fields, where they unveiled a plaque marking the college’s 65th anniversary.
- Sir Idris Elba, an alumnus and goodwill ambassador for The King’s Trust, joined the visit as the King called him “a real inspiration” and said “I’m very proud of you,” laughing off an invitation to improvise on camera.
- Charles later visited Eastbrook Studios in Dagenham, where he handled a clapperboard, said “action” and viewed virtual production work by students using an LED media wall.
- During a walkabout, a small group chanting “free free Palestine” was drowned out by cheering and flag‑waving supporters as the King and Queen greeted well‑wishers.