KING'S CROSS
King Charles puts Harry & Meghan’s attacks behind him as he meets with community groups in King’s Cross
THE King put Harry and Meghan's Netflix attacks behind him yesterday as he got on with the day job.
Charles, 74, joined the Archbishop of Canterbury for a reception with Christian Communities at King's House in north London.
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The King, also with the Bishop of London and the Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London, met volunteers running local initiatives in King's Cross.
He then attended an Advent Service at the Ethiopian Christian Fellowship Church UK across the road.
The King looked happy and relaxed during his visit which came just hours after Harry and Meghan dropped the first three episodes of their damaging Netflix docuseries.
Good causes heralded by the King included a cafe and a centre which hosts weekly 5-a-side tournaments for refugees and asylum seekers.
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Others involved were a meeting place for parents and carers for under-fours and helpers for the Chaplaincy team at HMP Pentonville.
Guests also came from Christian Against Poverty (CAP) and Growing Hope which gives therapy for children and young people.
A former refugee from Asylum Seeker Football/Bridge the Gap, said of meeting the King: “It’s quite special.
"I met with the King last year as well and it was quite a different experience having met the then Prince and now the King.”
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He added: “I was a former refugee now British citizen.
"He asked me about how long it took me to become a British citizen and how hard the process was.”
During the visit the King was offered a cup of tea to which he cheerfully responded: “Oh why not! Hopefully I won’t spill it!”.
He later spoke with Keilah Gallardo, 24, who runs national debt relief organisation CAP.
She said: “It was lovely to be able to share the work we do with him.
"I was telling him that the white pins on the map represent the clients that are debt free, so he said he hopes all of the pins become white.
“There’s about 50 pins and five clients have become debt free in the last year so it totals over £90,000 worth of debt has been cleared.
Before leaving, Charles unveiled a plaque officially opening King’s House.
“Can I wish everybody as blessed a Christmas as possible for you all,” he said.
“I am so impressed by all the wonderful things that have happened here in every corner of the building.
“I find it wonderful that you take such trouble and make such a difference to so many people’s lives so I can only thank you rather inadequately for that. Bless you.”
He then made the short walk across the road from King’s House to the Ethiopian Christian Fellowship Church UK.
He was greeted by a crowd of well-wishers who shouted: “Merry Christmas, your Royal Highness”.
Charles watched a short service, which was introduced by Reverend Dr Getachew Zergaw, who asked everyone to “clap and welcome our King”.
The service included readings and prayers, as well as an upbeat version of the carol ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’.
Charles appeared to be enjoying himself as he sang along, his foot tapping to the beat.
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He bowed his head and crossed his hands for the series of prayers, one which was dedicated to the Royal Family.
Charles would attend an Advent Service every year as Prince of Wales.
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