The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) is delighted to announce His Majesty King Charles III as its new Patron. 
The King, who has a longstanding interest in British farming and a passion for the environment, succeeds the late Queen Elizabeth II in his patronage.
It follows a review of more than 1,000 royal patronages since the King ascended to the throne in 2022, bringing the total number he holds to 669.
Commenting on the news, RABDF Chairman Robert Craig said, “It means so much to us as a charity that His Majesty The King has announced he will take on the patronage of our charity. “His late mother was our Patron for many years, and we are delighted that the monarch is carrying on in that role.”
The RABDF has a long-established relationship with the Royal Family, providing vital publicity and recognition for the work of the Association and the dairy industry.
The Royal Family has supported many dairy awards organised by the RABDF, including the Princess Royal Award, Royal Dairy Innovation Award and the former Prince Philip Award, which recognises excellence within the industry.