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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Holly Bishop

King and Queen struggle to cut cake with ceremonial sword

  • King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the Eden Project in Cornwall to mark its 25th anniversary.
  • During their visit, the royal couple attempted to cut a Victoria sponge cake with a sword.
  • The sword was presented to them by Colonel Sir Edward Bolitho, the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall.
  • They were seen laughing as they struggled to slice through the street party-themed cake.
  • The cake was designed by The Big Lunch charity for the occasion.

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