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Daily Record
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
King Charles 'excited' by incredible but 'baffling' discovery at Windsor Castle
King Charles recently discovered a 'cache' of Leonardo Da Vinci drawings in Windsor Castle, but was surprised by the reaction of his family King Charles reportedly made an intriguing discovery in Windsor Castle that left other members of the Royal Family utterly perplexed. A new documentary suggests that as a young man, the King enjoyed exploring the library to uncover its secrets. Author Mark Lane told the documentarians: "Charles used to love rummaging through the library." However, on one occasion, Charles stumbled upon something extraordinary. Royal commentator Ingrid Seward revealed: "He discovered a cache of Leonardo Da Vinci drawings in the royal library and he was so excited." Royal journalist Emily Andrews reported that Charles was so captivated by the iconic sketches that he showed them to his family, but their reaction was not what he anticipated. She elaborated: "He apparently absolutely loved them and then went back to go and tell his family what he'd found and he was met with bafflement and bemusement." This insight into Charles' relationship with Windsor Castle comes ahead of a significant reception at the estate later this month. On June 12, the King will be joined by five other royals including the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Princess Royal. However, Queen Camilla is not on the list, and no explanation has been provided for her absence, according to the Daily Express. At the upcoming event, 197 British businesses are set to be honoured for their accomplishments in four categories as part of The King's Award for Enterprise. Meanwhile, it isn't just Windsor Castle which is seeing a visit by the King, but Balmoral Castle too as plans were announced to open it to the public following a successful trial run in 2024. A statement on the official Balmoral Castle Instagram read: 'Following the historic opening of the castle's doors in the summer of 2024 — for the first time since its completion in 1855 — we are once again delighted to offer exclusive private tours, guided by our experienced team. "Journey through history, from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's purchase of the Balmoral Estate to the present day. "You'll have the rare opportunity to view a selection of rooms within the Castle that are still used by Their Majesties The King and Queen, as well as other members of the Royal Family." King Charles is breaking with tradition by being the first modern-era monarch to make Balmoral accessible to the public, unlike his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, who kept it as a strictly private retreat.
Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Innovative Scots glassmaker honoured with prestigious Kings Award for Enterprise for fourth time
The East Kilbride firm, founded in 1981 and renowned worldwide for its iconic Glencairn Glass for whisky, was recognised for its excellence in the category of Innovation. Scotland's world leading crystal glassware company has been awarded The King's Award for Enterprise. This the fourth time in Lanarkshire-based Glencairn Crystal's history it has received the prestigious accolade - one of only a few select organisations nationwide to receive the award. The East Kilbride firm, founded in 1981 and renowned worldwide for its iconic Glencairn Glass for whisky, was recognised for its excellence in the category of Innovation. Glencairn Crystal Studio Ltd is a family-owned business employing over 70 people. The company specialises in premium crystal and glassware for both business and consumer markets, with unrivalled expertise within the spirits industry. Renowned for its pioneering design, craftsmanship and manufacturing, Glencairn Crystal creates luxury, high-end bottles and decanters featuring intricate metalwork, unique application processes and state-of-the-art engraving techniques. It has successfully scaled up artisan techniques for commercial production, blending hand-crafted artistry and ground-breaking technical innovation. By embedding world-leading invention and highly bespoke branding into its proprietary decanters and bottles, Glencairn works with spirits companies, globally, to elevate the value of their brands, showcasing, in the best possible light, the craftsmanship that has gone into every one. For over 20 years, Glencairn Crystal has also produced the iconic Glencairn Glass - the first glass designed specifically for whisky. Recognised as the official glass for whisky in the UK, and throughout the whisky industry internationally, it is the world's favourite whisky glass, used by millions of consumers and distilleries around the globe. The company first received the Queen's Award for Innovation in 2006 for the Glencairn Glass, followed by the Queen's Award for International Trade in 2012 and 2017. Scott Davidson, Glencairn Crystal's New Product Development Director said: "We are delighted to have been recognised for our work with The King's Award for Innovation. To be granted such a prestigious award for the fourth time in the past 20 years is incredibly special. "As a family run business for more than 40 years, we have a valued team of talented employees who have innovation at the core of everything we do. This award is a testament to the passion, creativity, and dedication of everyone here at Glencairn Crystal, and to our mission of pushing the boundaries of what's possible for our customers in crystal and glass." The King's Awards for Enterprise are the UK's most prestigious awards for businesses, recognising and encouraging outstanding achievements in four categories: innovation, international trade, sustainable development, and promoting opportunity through social mobility. The awards are given out annually and are a highly regarded mark of excellence for British businesses. The Award programme, now in its 59th year and previously known as The Queen's Awards for Enterprise, were renamed in 2023 to reflect His Majesty The King's desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II's by recognising outstanding UK businesses.
Powys County Times
06-05-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Welshpool's Invertek Drives wins King's Award for Enterprise
A Welshpool business is celebrating after being handed one of the highest accolades in British business. Invertek Drives Ltd has been awarded with The King's Award for Enterprise -International Trade 2025, which recognises the company's global export growth and contribution to the economy. The variable frequency drive designer and manufacturer has enjoyed continued growth in overseas sales, with exports now accounting for 95 per cent of the company's overall sales. The King's Awards for Enterprise is the most prestigious business award in UK industry, and gives Invertek the right to use the King's Awards Emblem for the next five years. Chairman Shaun Dean, who is also executive vice president of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, and managing director of SHI (Europe), added: "This King's Award demonstrates how Invertek has successfully expanded its global footprint while maintaining the technical excellence and innovation, driven locally from the UK, that have always been its hallmarks. 'The impressive international growth is a testament to the strategic alignment between Invertek's capabilities and the increasing global demand for energy-efficient solutions. "As part of the Sumitomo Heavy Industries group, Invertek continues to strengthen our collective position in key markets worldwide." Invertek chief executive Adrian Ellam added: "This prestigious recognition validates our international business strategy and commitment to creating innovative, energy-efficient solutions for global markets. "Our VFDs play a crucial role in helping industries worldwide reduce energy consumption, optimise processes, and minimise environmental impact - all increasingly important as businesses focus on sustainability and operational efficiency." Headquartered at Offa's Dyke Business Park in Welshpool, Invertek has expanded from its Welsh roots to become a global leader in its industry, with significant market presence across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and beyond. The company was set up in 1998, and has developed its innovative Optidrive VFD products that control the speed and torque of electric motors, optimising energy consumption in various industrial and commercial applications. Annual overseas sales have increased by 149 per cent over the course of six years, despite challenges including the Covid pandemic, Brexit, and supply chain disruptions. Invertek built up a multi-million-pound stock of key components before Brexit allowing it to maintain production and fulfil orders when competitors struggled during the Covid pandemic. The company has also made substantial investments in Wales, completing a major expansion of its production, warehouse, and distribution facility in 2024. This investment has further strengthened Invertek's position as a significant employer in the region, with staff numbers growing from 200 in 2018 to more than 400 in 2025.
