2025 Festival Event

Clive Aslet

King Charles III: 40 Years of Architecture

Architectural specialist Clive Aslet analyses the contribution of HM King Charles III, whilst the Prince of Wales, to the debate on architecture.  In conversation with John Goodall, the architectural editor of Country Life, Clive discusses the many threads involved, from the infamous ‘carbuncle’ speech in 1984 to The King’s support for projects like Dumfries House in East Ayrshire, noted as a beacon of social regeneration.  It is the first time the King’s views have been considered collectively.  Clive is the former editor of Country Life and is a visiting professor of Architecture at the University of Cambridge.  He was recently awarded the Board of Directors Honor by the ICAA (Institute of Classical Architecture and Art).

Photo Credit: Andrew Sydenham
John Goodall
John Goodall is the architectural editor of Country Life, writing on historic buildings and interior house styles.
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