King Charles and Queen Camilla Put a Twist on Royal Cake Cutting Moment by Using an Actual Sword

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On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, King Charles III and Queen Camilla delighted crowds at the Eden Project in Cornwall by recreating a famous "sword-wielding" tradition established by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

The playful moment occurred as the royal couple celebrated the 25th anniversary of the ecological landmark, which officially opened its biomes on March 17, 2001.

1. The "Sword Tussle" in Cornwall

While attending a "Big Lunch" event to launch the 2026 community volunteering season, the King and Queen were presented with a street-party-themed Victoria sponge cake.

  • The Weapon of Choice: Following in his mother’s footsteps, the King bypassed the standard knife and took up a ceremonial sword offered by the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, Colonel Sir Edward Bolitho.

  • The Struggle: Unlike Queen Elizabeth's "flourish" in 2021, the 2026 attempt proved more difficult. The King and Queen reportedly "tussled" and "giggled" as they strained together to pull the blade through the thick icing, drawing laughter from the gathered volunteers.

  • The "Lick It" Joke: After finally freeing the blade, a jubilant King Charles jokingly gestured toward the Lord Lieutenant and quipped, "Now lick it!"

2. A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II



The gesture was a direct nod to the late Queen’s viral moment at the same venue during the 2021 G7 Summit.

  • The Original Moment: When an aide pointed out a knife was available in 2021, Queen Elizabeth famously retorted, "I know there is! This is something that is more unusual," before successfully slicing the cake with a sabre.

  • The Legacy: Royal experts noted that Charles’s decision to use the sword was a deliberate and "heartwarming" tribute to his mother’s sense of humor and her enduring connection to the Eden Project.


3. Other Highlights of the Visit

Beyond the cake-cutting antics, the royal visit on March 24 marked several milestones:

  • "Losing Your Marbles": The King and Queen officially opened a new 100-metre marble run built for the silver anniversary. After sending giant wooden marbles down the track, the King joked, "That’s one way to lose your marbles!"

  • The Low-Alcohol Pint: During a stop at the St Austell Brewery stand, the King pulled a pint of a new 0.5% low-alcohol IPA.   After a cautious first sip, he enthused, "Very good! What's the secret?" before jokingly offering the rest of the glass to the trailing journalists.

  • The Nigerian Farewell: The visit to Cornwall served as a brief reprieve for the King following the conclusion of the Nigerian State Visit last week, where he hosted President Bola Tinubu at Windsor Castle.

What's Next for the Royals?

The King and Queen are now focusing on the upcoming Big Help Out weekend (June 5–8, 2026), an initiative they launched during this Cornwall trip to encourage nationwide volunteering.

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