Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Meets King Charles in Scotland

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew held a private meeting with King Charles III of Great Britain on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The meeting took place at the monarch's summer residence and lasted approximately one hour, doubling the initially scheduled thirty minutes.

According to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the discussion took place in a very warm atmosphere, though details regarding the topics discussed have not been disclosed. This marks the second meeting between the two men since King Charles ascended the British throne, following their previous meeting in October 2022.