London chef Khan, who is a recipient of the British Royal Order, said that King Charles III had a special love for the Turkish people.

While the birthday of King Charles III is celebrated in England, the King's "King of Sustainability" portrait is exhibited in the England pavilion at the COP31 area in Antalya.

Chief Khan made evaluations to the AA correspondent about the paintings and works on display.

"His Majesty (King Charles III) has a special love for the Turkish people. He carries this love in his heart." Khan stated that King Charles III was emotionally affected and deeply saddened by the February 6 earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş.

Khan stated that he had the opportunity to meet with Charles III and that he prepared the "King of Sustainability" painting as a gift.

Pointing out that the work was made from materials seen as waste, Khan said, "We found value in waste. We used the fallen flower petals and flowers from the royal parks." he said.

Khan said that the frame was prepared from wood from the King's property and that completely natural materials were used in the painting.

Stating that they named the work "King of Sustainability" for this reason, Khan shared the information that the portrait he presented to King Charles III at Buckingham Palace is the property of the Royal Palace and the Royal Collection Foundation.

Khan explained that before coming to Antalya, he asked for permission from the King to take the work to COP31.

The book of King Charles III was translated into Turkish

Providing information about the book exhibited in the pavilion, Khan said that the work was inspired by the book "Harmony" by King Charles III.

Khan noted that the work is a summary of the work carried out by Charles III for 50 years to protect the world, his thoughts on sustainability and his views on how to live in harmony with nature.

Stating that he was very impressed when he read the book, Khan stated that he received permission from King Charles III to translate it into Turkish.

Stating that the translation of the work has been completed and met with the readers, Khan said, "What you see on the back is a special print prepared using traditional Ottoman handicrafts. In this print, the traditional art of marbling, which is a part of Türkiye's centuries-old cultural heritage, was used." he said.

Stating that they have prepared two special editions, Khan said that one of them will be presented to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's wife, Emine Erdoğan, and the other to King Charles III.

Khan added that he believes that the gift decorated with Turkish traditions will greatly impress King Charles III and that he will like it very much.

England pavilion at COP31

On the 78th birthday of King Charles III, the first Turkish edition of "Harmony" and the King's portrait, "King of Sustainability", made entirely from waste, are exhibited in the UK pavilion at COP31.

The name "Harmony: A New Look at Our World" was chosen for the Turkish edition of the book.

The "King of Sustainability" painting was designed by Khan in London, with the wood in the frame made from fallen flower petals from royal parks and coffee waste paint.

The portrait is exhibited abroad for the first time in Antalya.