The UK had its hottest June day on record, and King Charles attended an environmental reception at St James's Palace. An aide, Tony Johnstone-Burt, used a small electric fan to keep the King cool as he met guests.

The old building where the event was held does not have air conditioning, so big fans were placed around the rooms for the guests.

The event happened on the UK's hottest June day on record.

Some guests, including King Charles, were sweating and used fans to cool themselves down. The windows were closed, and the curtains were drawn, so there was little air moving in the room.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband spoke at the event and told guests about the heat. He said a nurse was available if needed and there was a quieter room for those feeling unwell due to the heat.

The event aimed to speed up action on reducing pollution and was hosted by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

King Charles felt the heat at the St James' Palace reception.

Ed Miliband said the UK's hot weather is now normal, and reducing pollution is crucial to act on the climate crisis.

He also said that the current weather might be the coolest summers in the future, which is a concerning thought.

King Charles had a busy day, attending two other events in the capital despite the heat.

The King met the Afghan Refugee Women's cricket team at Clarence House and heard about their struggles.

The team is in the UK for a series of matches, and King Charles met them indoors due to the heatwave.

King Charles surprised a student with a Jiu Jitsu black belt during a visit to a martial arts school.

The King took part in a ceremony at the Roger Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Hammersmith.

The historic palace where the event was held does not have air conditioning, and big fans were used.

King Charles watched demonstrations from students and joked about his time in the Royal Navy.

After the presentation, the King was given his own white belt, and he waved it in front of his face as the students applauded.

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