Charles and Camilla, along with the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke of Gloucester, mingled with a selection of key local and regional government workers who deliver vital services across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Social workers, staff involved in protecting women from violence, girls’ leaders, headteachers, public health workers and disability services coordinators were among 350 people from a wide range of key roles who attended Tuesday’s event at St James’s Palace. Mr Sharp, who has a key leadership role in the city’s response to to the war in Ukraine, said: “I think everyone in local authorities wants to help those locally. The Scottish capital currently has 3,500 Ukrainians living in the city, Mr Sharp said. The team helps provide support for Ukrainians coming into Scotland in the form of everything from resettlement health needs, joining up with family members, schooling, and health.

Source: The Herald February 03, 2026 21:39 UTC