Monarch presents MBE to Manfred Goldberg, then meets son for first time in
nearly two years
King Charles III began his afternoon at Clarence House by presenting Manfred
Goldberg with an MBE, recognising the 95-year-old Holocaust survivor’s
lifelong commitment to remembrance and education. Goldberg, who endured
multiple death camps and a death march as a boy, has spent decades sharing his
story with younger generations. His honour was announced earlier this year in
the King’s Birthday Honours list.
The ceremony reflected the King’s long-standing dedication to Holocaust
education. Earlier this year at Buckingham Palace, he voiced concern about the
dwindling number of living survivors and highlighted efforts such as the
VR-based Testimony 360 project and artistic tributes designed to preserve
their memories. Goldberg has met three generations of the royal family, from
Queen Elizabeth II to the Prince of Wales and Princess of Wales, and his
portrait commissions are on display in the Queen’s Gallery as a lasting
tribute to victims of the Holocaust.
Just hours after the ceremony, the day took a more personal turn as Charles
reunited with Prince Harry for the first time in almost 20 months. Their last
meeting was in February 2024, shortly after the King revealed his cancer
diagnosis. Charles travelled from Aberdeen Airport to RAF Northolt before
heading to Clarence House, where the Royal Standard was raised above
Buckingham Palace to mark his return to the capital.
