King Charles was left visibly taken aback when several guests arrived at St James’s Palace wearing Crocs during a reception held to honor the 25th anniversary of the Royal Drawing School.

The King and Queen Camilla welcomed an array of renowned artists and cultural figures to the palace to commemorate the milestone. As the Founding Patron of the Royal Drawing School, the King hosted the event with great pride—but appeared amused when both Tracey Emin and Grayson Perry showed up sporting Crocs.

He was seen sharing a lighthearted moment with the pair during the evening.

Celebrating 25 Years of Artistic Excellence

Charles and Camilla joined a gathering of distinguished alumni and friends of the institution to explore a specially curated exhibition titled The Power of Drawing: Marking 25 Years of the Royal Drawing School.

The collection features works by 50 influential artists and former students, offering a retrospective look at the impact of the school since its founding in 2000.

The anniversary exhibition, which emphasizes the central role of drawing across artistic disciplines such as architecture, design, performance, and film, will be available to the public for free at the school’s Shoreditch campus from July 1 to July 26.

Among the featured artists are Tracey Emin and David Hockney, both of whom had the chance to personally meet the royal couple during the viewing.