Posted on Monday 27th October 2025
King Charles II's visit to Lichfield Cathedral gave the county a chance to show "the strong civic and cultural values and heritage of Staffordshire."
Families and well-wishers gathered outside Lichfield Cathedral today to greet His Majesty King Charles III during his visit to the county.
At the cathedral, the King met with volunteers, members of local choirs and representatives of civic leaders and the local community. His arrival follows previous engagements in the county this year, including a visit to engineering firm JCB in Rocester and to Tower Brewery, a small-scale heritage brewery in Burton, both of which highlight the innovation and local enterprise of the region.
The King was met at Lichfield's train station by Graham Morley, Vice-Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire, High Sheriff of Staffordshire Tim Gillow and Paul Williams, Chairman at Staffordshire County Council, before taking the short trip to the cathedral.
Mr Morley said:
“It was an honour and a privilege to represent the Lord-Lieutenant, Professor Liz Barnes CBE, in welcoming and accompanying His Majesty the King during his visit to Lichfield Cathedral and the National Memorial Arboretum.
“At the cathedral, His Majesty admired the Table for the Nation and met with representatives from various heritage and community organisations and members of the public who had gathered outside. At the National Memorial Arboretum, His Majesty placed a wreath at a new memorial dedicated to honouring all LGBT veterans and serving community from all the armed forces.”
Paul Williams, Chairman of Staffordshire County Council, added:
“It was a tremendous privilege to meet and welcome His Majesty to Staffordshire, the National Memorial Arboretum and our wonderful cathedral city of Lichfield.
“The visit gave members of the local community at the cathedral an opportunity to meet and speak with the King. It also helped showcase the strong civic and cultural values and heritage of Staffordshire and the role of the cathedral as a focal point for community and faith.”