Charles' VERY celeb-filled ceremony: Royal rubs shoulders with Meryl Streep, David Beckham and Kate Winslet as the stars turn out for the King's Foundation Awards in London
British royalty met showbiz royalty on Thursday as the King rubbed shoulders with celebrities like Meryl Streep and David Beckham at the King's Foundation Awards ceremony.
Charles, 76, appeared in excellent spirits as he welcomed stars including Kate Winslet, Stanley Tucci and Sir Rod Stewart 's wife Penny Lancaster to St James's Palace.
French chef Raymond Blanc and English gardener and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh were also among the excited guests.
Proving to be the perfect host, Charles had American actress Meryl, 75, Titanic star Kate, 49, and footballing legend David, who is tipped for a knighthood in the King's birthday honours list, in fits of giggles as he chatted to the stars in attendance.
The annual ceremony - which is celebrating the 35th Anniversary of The King's Foundation this year - is an opportunity to celebrate alumni, students, and ambassadors of the charity.
Attended by 200 guests, the awards celebrates the exemplary work of students, teachers, alumni and partners who have contributed to the Foundation's work across a range of sectors including sustainability, traditional heritage skills and environmental education.
There are nine awards categories, culminating in The King presenting The King Charles III Harmony Award, a special award given to an individual to recognise their long-term commitment to the mission of The King's Foundation to create a world where people, places and the planet can live in harmony.
The event included the premiere of the Harmony Song, composed by Jack Pepper and inspired by His Majesty's philosophy of Harmony.
Jack is a member of The King's Foundation 35 under 35 network, which has brought together 35 young people to celebrate the charity's anniversary and encourage a new generation to engage with The King's Foundation's work.
Nominees this year include the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation for Community Partnership of the Year, influencer Alice Loxton for Advocate of the Year, milliner Emily Hurst for Emerging Talent and embroidery graduate Beth Somerville for Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
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