King Charles congratulates NCSC on 10th anniversary, praises cyber defence
The monarch sent a message marking the NCSC’s ten‑year milestone, highlighting its role in protecting the nation’s digital life.
By Felo News Desk · Published
King Charles issued a congratulatory message for the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) 10th anniversary, commending its work defending the United Kingdom against cyber attacks and safeguarding democratic institutions.
What happened
The NCSC marked its ten‑year anniversary on 10 October 2026. In a statement released the same day, the King praised the agency’s efforts to protect critical infrastructure, public services and the economy from evolving digital threats.
What the reports add
Both Standard and Independent reproduced the full text of the King’s message, noting his remarks on the need to balance the risks and opportunities of powerful new technologies. The Standard article highlighted the King’s comment that “disinformation and other forms of hostile online activity present real challenges to trust and security in the digital age.” The Independent article added that the King described the NCSC’s achievements as “remarkable.” No other outlets were cited.
What was said
King Charles said the NCSC has “defended this country against cyber attacks, safeguarded our democratic institutions and protected the critical infrastructure upon which daily life depends.” He added, “You have built resilience across our public services, businesses and communities, equipping us all to prosper in our ever‑evolving digital world.” The King also warned that “from threats to our international order, to the need to balance the risks and opportunities of powerful new technologies, strong cyber security is fundamental to making the online environment safer and more resilient.” Both outlets quoted the same passage verbatim.
How it came about
The NCSC was established in 2016 as the UK’s central authority for cyber security, bringing together expertise from the intelligence community and the private sector. Over the past decade it has responded to major ransomware incidents, coordinated election‑security advice and launched public‑awareness campaigns. Felo News previously covered the centre’s role in protecting national infrastructure in a series of pieces earlier this year.
Key facts
- King Charles sent a message marking the NCSC’s 10th anniversary. (standard.co.uk)
- The King praised the NCSC for defending the UK against cyber attacks and safeguarding democratic institutions. (standard.co.uk)
- Both Standard and Independent published the full text of the King’s statement. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk
- [2] independent.co.uk
