In a powerful move amid swirling abdication rumors, King Charles has taken an impactful step in Samoa, where he recently unveiled “The King’s Garden” on the final day of his official visit. Buckingham Palace shared photos of the newly opened garden, revealing its unique design—a layout shaped to symbolize a crown and featuring native Samoan king ferns, English roses, and teuila, the national flower of Samoa.
The garden holds a special environmental purpose, connecting to a neighboring site where Commonwealth leaders will plant trees to offset the carbon footprint from their travels to Samoa for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 2024.
The timing of this public appearance has quelled recent speculation about Charles abdicating in favor of Prince William, with the king seemingly reaffirming his commitment to his role. Royal commentator Roya Nikkhah shared footage of the monarch addressing Commonwealth leaders, tweeting, “The King tells CHOGM Samoa: ‘For my part, I can assure you today that for however many years God grants me, I will join you and the people of the Commonwealth on every step of this journey. Let us learn from the lessons of the past. Let us be proud of who we are today.'”
This dedication from King Charles not only emphasizes his commitment to environmental causes but also appears to be a clear message that, despite health concerns, he remains steadfast in his duties as monarch.
