King Charles III visited Apple's UK headquarters at Battersea Power Station on December 12, 2024.
The King met with Apple employees, creatives, and students involved in Apple-supported programs. Local students created holiday artwork on iPads, projected onto the power station's chimneys.
Apple CEO Tim Cook and the King hosted a holiday concert by British musician RAYE.
Apple's Battersea office has been its UK headquarters since 2023. The company has invested over £18 billion in the UK in the past five years and supports 550,000 jobs.
The visit highlighted Apple's partnership with The King's Trust to provide coding and digital skills programs for young people. For similar initiatives, see Accelerating the Scientist-to-Founder Journey.
Tim Cook reaffirmed Apple's commitment to growth in the UK, building on its 40-year history. This echoes recent discussions about iPhone sales in the EU.
This visit comes amidst discussions of EU data protection rules and their impact on tech companies.