In a visit highlighting sustainability and interfaith coexistence, the British King Charles III visited yesterday, Monday 20 July 2026, the Cambridge Central Mosque, which is considered the first eco-friendly mosque in Europe, to learn about its pioneering experience in using renewable energy and resource conservation technologies.

The king toured the mosque, met its management and members of the Muslim community, before unveiling a commemorative plaque documenting the mosque's status as the first ecological mosque in Europe. He also met representatives of religious and community institutions in the city of Cambridge.

The mosque, which opened in 2019, relies on an integrated system of eco-friendly technologies, including solar panels for electricity generation, heat pumps for heating and cooling, along with natural lighting and ventilation, and the reuse of rainwater and greywater, contributing to reduced energy and water consumption and carbon emissions.

It also features a unique architectural design, with the prayer hall supported by wooden columns that mimic the shape of trees, constructed using sustainably sourced timber, blending modern Islamic architecture with green building concepts.

The visit garnered wide attention in British media, with Reuters highlighting it through its photographers, while The National newspaper focused on the mosque's environmental pioneering. The royal palace also documented it as part of the king's official program, and the mosque released a statement affirming that the visit reflects the growing interest in projects that combine places of worship and environmental sustainability.

The visit is an extension of King Charles's interest in environmental and climate change issues, as he has been known for decades for his support of sustainable initiatives, while Cambridge Mosque has become a global model demonstrating the possibility of combining Islamic identity and environmental innovation in one building.