King Charles beams as he greets Paralympian Ellie Simmonds, Joe Wicks and fashion designer Zandra Rhodes at Buckingham Palace reception for Water Aid

The King appeared in high spirits as he greeted campaigners from WaterAid at Buckingham Palace on Thursday evening. Charles also welcomed Malawian politician Abida Sidik Mia, Paralympic wheelchair basketball player Ade Adepitan, fashion designer Zandra Rhodes and television presenter Vick Hope. The royal looked typically dapper in a navy suit as he posed with campaigner Samia Anwar Rafa in front of WaterAid poster Charles also greeted retired Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds who was dressed in a stylish lilac and white ensemble Fashion designer Zandra Rhodes dressed Princess Diana on several occasions, along with Freddy Mercury and Donna Summer 'You can have all the riches in the world, but if you don't have love, or don't feel loved, you have very little,' Zandra added. The Body Coach and WaterAid supporter Joe Wicks was also at the event - and has previously called for climate change action. King Charles - pictured - also welcomed Paralympic wheelchair basketball player Ade Adepitan The Body Coach and WaterAid supporter Joe Wicks was also at the event and has previously called for climate change action The King is famously interested in discussing environmental issues and bringing attention to important causes TV presenter Vick Hope, pictured, was also in attendance at Buckingham Palace in support of Wateraid King Charles laughs and smiles as he converses with Dame Zandra Rhodes who previously worked with Princess Diana Charles, pictured, also shook hands with Young Campaigner Ung Rong Phaltevy on Thursday evening The monarch, 76, was snapped greeting the WaterAid CEO Tim Wainwright during a Water and Climate reception in support of the charity in central London Charles was seen touring around the digital screens that were placed around the palace for the event which displayed WaterAid's core values and message King Charles greets Malawian politician Abida Sidik Mia at the event at Buckingham Palace on Thursday evening Pictured: King Charles is seen laughing and smiling as he speaks with Paul Olima at the event this evening The King is famously interested in discussing environmental issues and bringing attention to important climate causes.