The charity said this followed a major review of more than 1,000 royal patronages and charity presidencies, and marked the first anniversary of His Majesty’s coronation.

The Printing Charity CEO Neil Lovell said: “We are really delighted and honoured that His Majesty has agreed to be our charity Patron.

“His Majesty’s patronage is incredibly important to us, not just because of our long association with the Royal Family, but as recognition of the work we do and services we offer for people who work or have worked in our sectors.

“As we approach our 200th year in 2027, and we look to how best to develop our future services, it’s a real boost to receive this news and the continued recognition for our organisation.”

Every monarch since Queen Victoria has held the role of Printing Charity patron, and the King himself was charity president in 1977.

The Printing Charity provides practical, emotional, and financial support to people who work or have worked in and across the print industry and allied trades.

The organisation’s charitable aims include promoting independence, protecting dignity, and furthering education.

It offers a free 24/7 helpline, financial assistance, signposting to specialist services, two sheltered home Almshouse schemes for people retired from the sector, and initiatives supporting sector-specific training, with a focus on young people starting out in print through the annual Rising Star Awards.