King Charles Urged to Save UK's Oldest Indian Restaurant, Veeraswamy

• Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, faces closure as its lease expires next month, prompting calls for King Charles III to intervene.
• The Crown Estate, owner of Victory House, refuses to renew the lease, citing necessary refurbishment to bring the building to modern standards and fuller commercial use.
• Campaigners delivered a petition with over 20,000 signatures to Buckingham Palace, urging the monarch to protect the historic institution and its Indo-British cultural connections.
• Ranjit Mathrani, joint owner, states the Crown Estate has shifted reasons for eviction and refused serious discussions, despite legal steps taken.
• The Crown Estate defends its decision, offering Veeraswamy help to find new premises and financial compensation, while Buckingham Palace states it's a matter for the Crown Estate.