Overview

• The King’s Trust Awards ceremony takes place today at London’s Royal Festival Hall, recognizing young people who have overcome adversity and driven positive change.
• On June 25, King Charles hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace where he met winners from eight UK and three global award categories alongside supporters including George and Amal Clooney.
• The Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award acknowledged achievements like Alice Ngitira’s work teaching traditional Kenyan beadwork to empower women in her community.
• King Charles requested the Sugababes perform on the red carpet, reflecting his personal engagement in the ceremony’s programming.
• Founded by Charles in 1976, the King’s Trust will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026 and continues to support disadvantaged youth through mentoring, enterprise training, and global outreach programs.