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King Charles, Camilla at King's Trust 50th Anniversary Gala

Published 12 May 2026

King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended a star-studded gala at London's Royal Albert Hall on Monday evening to mark the 50th anniversary of The King's Trust, the youth charity founded by the monarch in 1976.

The event, hosted by television presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, brought together ambassadors, alumni, staff, volunteers, performers and award recipients to celebrate the charity's achievements. A palace statement described the occasion as a special evening recognizing the organization's work, adding, "Congratulations to all the young people The Trust has supported over the last 50 years on your remarkable achievements."

Performers included Sir Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Rita Ora, Jools Holland, Anne-Marie and Craig David. Among the high-profile guests were actors George Clooney and Benedict Cumberbatch, Clooney's wife Amal, Sir Idris Elba and Lily Collins. Upon arrival around 6:20 p.m., the royal couple greeted hosts Ant and Dec on the red carpet, with the King joking that they never looked any older. Ant replied that it was due to makeup.

The evening featured awards for young people who benefited from the charity's programs. Winners included Musa, a Sudanese...

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