Red boxes contain papers from government ministers in the UK and the realms, as well as Commonwealth representatives. These include papers which require a signature, briefing documents and information about forthcoming meetings.
King Charles has been pictured with his red despatch box for the first time.carrying out official government duties in the Eighteenth Century Room at Buckingham Palace.
Red boxes contain papers from government ministers in the UK and the realms, as well as Commonwealth representatives. Documents are sent from the private secretary's office to the King, wherever he is around the world, in a locked, red despatch box. These include papers which require a signature, briefing documents and information about forthcoming meetings.A black and white photograph of the late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh is also shown, given to King George VI for Christmas in 1951 by the couple.