Charles tried his hand at playing the mini stringed instrument in an unlikely spot – an allotment – joining a ukulele group of more than a dozen players in the town of Newtownards.
The King kept up with the Loughries Men’s Shed Ukulele Ensemble and seemed to enjoy the moment as he held the ukulele almost in the style of one of its best known players, George Formby.
Charles is not the only royal with musical aspirations as some of his grandchildren are learning to play instruments, with Prince Louis a would-be drummer and Princess Charlotte a budding pianist, while Prince George is believed to have taken up the guitar.
Charles and Camilla spent the past three days touring Northern Ireland and they ended their stay in Conway Square where hundreds turned out to see them meet local craftspeople and retailers.
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King Charles speaking to Hammy Gregory and Stephen Rodgers from Loughries Men’s Shed in Ards. PACEMAKER BELFAST. 21/05/2026 Photo: x
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Bringing Their Majesties’ visit to Northern Ireland to a close, The King and Queen made a visit to Conway Square in the heart of Newtownards to join a celebration of the town and its community. PACEMAKER BELFAST. 21/05/2026 Photo: .
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The King meeting with members of Decorum NI during his visit to Newtownards. PACEMAKER BELFAST. 21/05/2026 Photo: x