Sherwood Forest MP Michelle Welsh meets with His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace
The MP for Sherwood Forest Michelle Welsh met with King Charles III during a special event at Buckingham Palace — and he hinted at a future royal visit to our area.
Ms Welsh spoke with the King during a reception held to welcome newly elected Members of Parliament — she became the MP for Sherwood Forest following the June 2024 General Election.
During the event, Ms Welsh also had the opportunity to discuss key issues affecting the people of her constituency, including child poverty, support for ex-mining communities, and expanding apprenticeships and technical opportunities for young people in the area.
She said: “It was a privilege to represent the people of Sherwood Forest at such a prestigious occasion and to raise issues that truly matter to our communities.
“I am committed to ensuring that young people have access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive, and that our ex-mining communities receive the support they deserve.”
She added that she was “incredibly honoured” to meet with King Charles, and said that he showed a keen interest in the history and future of Sherwood Forest, as well as expressing his support for efforts to improve opportunities for young people through his work with the King’s Fund.
The King also hinted at a future royal visit, remarking that he would like to take the train up to visit the area.
Ms Welsh added: “It was wonderful to hear His Majesty speak so warmly about Sherwood Forest, and I would be delighted to welcome him to our constituency.
“His interest in our communities is truly appreciated, and I look forward to continuing to champion the issues that matter most to local people.”