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Telegraph
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Beckham teams up with King and Queen at Chelsea Flower Show
The King and Queen joined forces with David Beckham at the Chelsea Flower Show before the launch of a joint initiative to encourage more young people to work in horticulture. Beckham, who was last year named an ambassador of the King's Foundation, met the King and Queen at the Highgrove stand in the world-famous event in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The former England footballer, who previously swapped bee-keeping tips with the King, is backing the foundation's new campaign. The project, to be launched later this year, is designed to inspire young people to take up careers in horticulture. It will also be backed by Alan Titchmarsh, the TV presenter and King's Foundation ambassador who joined Beckham and the King at RHS Chelsea. The King carried a traditional country fair walking stick. He 'loves' such crooks and has collections of them at all his residences, a source said. On display at the Highgrove shop stand was the King's Rose, a new pink-and-white bloom named in the monarch's honour. The flower was created by David Austin Roses in collaboration with the King's Foundation, and has been carefully nurtured by the King's gardeners at Highgrove for the last three years. The King was due to pull back a curtain to officially open the shop and reveal the roses, proudly displayed in a Highgrove wicker basket. For every rose sold, £2.50 will be donated to the foundation. The name was inspired by David Austin's first encounter with the King, then Prince of Wales, at Chelsea in the 1990s, when they discovered that they had both grown the similarly-striped Ferdinand Pichard as the first rose in their garden. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester also toured RHS Chelsea on Monday evening, as did Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. Among the gardens on the King's tour was the Hospice UK: Garden of Compassion, which draws on the spirit of Mediterranean landscapes to show thoughtfully designed spaces can help provide comfort and calm at the end of life. The King was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer last year and continues to receive weekly treatment. Beckham has become increasingly close to the royals since becoming an ambassador for the King's Foundation. In December, both David and his fashion designer wife Victoria joined the King and Queen at a state banquet at Buckingham Palace, held in honour of the Qatari ruler. In February, the couple were among the King's guests at a black tie dinner at Highgrove to celebrate Anglo-Italian relations and the following month, Victoria Beckham was invited to Buckingham Palace for a Women of the World event hosted by the Queen. Beckham is also on friendly terms with the Prince of Wales, whom he joined last October to celebrate the replacement of London's ageing air ambulance helicopters. His latest appearance alongside the King coincides with a seemingly bitter family feud which has seen Beckham's elder son, Brooklyn, increasingly estranged from his parents and siblings. A source close to Brooklyn, 26, told the Telegraph last week that he and his wife, Nicola Peltz-Beckham, the daughter of Nelson Peltz, the US billionaire, feel that they have no meaningful private connection with the family and that he has been made to feel like an 'idiot' and 'stupid'. The younger Beckhams were recent guests at a Montecito party attended by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, where Peltz, 30, and Meghan were said to have found 'common ground' over being cast as meddling American wives breaking up Britain's most famous families. The source told The Telegraph the young couple had 'found Harry and Meghan to be particularly kind, caring and generous' at the gathering, hosted by Brian Robbins, a neighbour of the Sussexes in Montecito and the chief executive of Paramount, the media company. The encounter drew comparisons between both family rifts, with the Sussexes still similarly estranged from the rest of the Royal family. Monty Don's dog-themed garden Meanwhile, the King and Queen viewed several gardens at RHS Chelsea, including the RHS and BBC Radio 2 Dog Garden, designed by Monty Don. The garden, designed with dogs in mind, features grass areas for dogs to enjoy and a large tree providing shade. The brick paths are inscribed with the names of dogs belonging to Radio 2 presenters and RHS ambassadors, as well as Bluebell, the Queen's Jack Russell Terrier, Moley, her new puppy, and Snuff, the King's dog. The garden will be transplanted to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, of which the Queen is patron, when the flower show ends. The King also visited the King's Trust Garden, inspired by the potential of the more than one million young people supported by the charity since it was founded in 1976. The garden showcases the ability of seeds to adapt and flourish in hostile environments, drawing parallels with the resilience of young people who can overcome adversity and thrive when given the right support. Another stop on the royal tour was the Wildlife Trust's British Rainforest Garden, designed to evoke the wild and wet woodlands that once swathed the British west coast. Beckham also visited the London Square Chelsea Pensioners Garden, designed by Dave Green, an accessible and secluded space to be based at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, home to the famous Chelsea Pensioners.
Telegraph
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Princess Eugenie to mentor King's young hopefuls on changing the world
Princess Eugenie is to mentor the King's pick of young creatives he hopes will promote change in the world over decades to come. The Princess, 35, met several of the 35 'changemakers' last week, including milliner Barnaby Horn, painter Jo Rance and knitwear designer Marie Bruhat. It is hoped that Prince Andrew's younger daughter, who is a director at Hauser & Wirth art gallery in Mayfair, will use her experience of the arts world to inspire and elevate their work. The King's Foundation last week announced its list of '35 under 35' who will act as charity ambassadors throughout its 35th anniversary year, flying the flag for the King's beloved heritage crafts and the environment. The group – which includes a composer, an architect, several climate activists and a sustainable florist – joined forces for the first time on Thursday evening at a launch event at the Garrison Chapel, the charity's central London base. Dame Ann Limb, chairman of the board, said the foundation had been 'surprised and overwhelmed' by the hundreds of applications from young people keen to align with the organisation and promote the King's belief that everything in nature is interconnected, including ourselves. 'As a woman in her 73rd year, I'd like to think this is the generation that will carry this on,' she said of their work. 'And the King will want that. 'What struck me was the diversity of skills and talents, and the scale of their ambition, which was quite breathtaking in its boldness.' 'A timely project' The King's Foundation was founded as the Prince of Wales's Institute of Architecture by the then Prince Charles in 1990. Six years earlier, the heir to the throne had famously described a proposed extension to the National Gallery extension as a 'monstrous carbuncle', prompting the design to be swiftly scrapped. Dame Ann suggested that the '35 under 35' scheme was a timely project that brought the King full circle. 'This has come at the right moment because in 1990, the Institute of Architecture was founded by a younger prince who had a moan about architecture at the National Gallery,' she said. 'Well, he, as the King now, and the Queen, have just been back to reopen that new extension of the National Gallery. And so times move on. And I think this has caught the mood for the next 35 years, because traditional skills, their reinvention and application is very much more in demand now than it was.' Laura Young, a climate scientist, said it was 'heartwarming' and 'encouraging' to know that climate change was part of the King's personal ethos. 'He doesn't just turn up to events, he really embeds in his own work,' she said. 'The recognition that there is a young generation full of ideas is the most exciting thing about this programme. 'It's lovely to look around the room and see fashion designers, florists, joiners, people who are doing sustainability in their own sphere being inspired by this initiative. And it's also great to connect, because it's the collaboration that makes the most impact. 'Tonight is the origin of something and it will be what we make of it. Just the name, the King's Foundation gives credibility, and unfortunately in today's world, you need a bit of that. It also opens doors.' Kristina Murrin, chief executive of the foundation, said that many of the courses run by the foundation were born out of a need to maintain skills that had all but disappeared, which in turn had inspired the search for 'the most exciting, the most energetic, the most inspiring' young people who would keep those skills alive. She said she hoped the scheme would create 'lifelong friendships and collaborations' as well as providing connections and guidance from a team of mentors, including Princess Eugenie, about how to grow a business. Mr Horn said it would be invaluable to have a member of the Royal family on board who had an interest in both fashion and the art world. 'My work crosses over between art and fashion so Princess Eugenie is a perfect mentor,' he said. Composer Jack Pepper said: 'What I stand for as a musician, as a creative, is breaking down barriers, and that's what then attracted me to the foundation 'Equally, that's what the environmental philosophy of the King is about – how can people come together and work together - harmony being the principle underlying all that they do.'
The Independent
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Young influencers announced to support King's Foundation for 35th anniversary
The King's Foundation has named a group of young people who will fly the flag for the charity as it marks its 35th anniversary. The 35 under 35 is a network of young people working with the King's Foundation to promote the change Charles wants to see in the world. From environmental filmmakers like Jack Harries to traditional makers such as Rosa Harradine and King's Foundation graduate and sustainable fashion label founder Isabelle Pennington-Edmead, the final 35 are a network of young people who represent the change the foundation stands for across nature and sustainability, traditional arts and crafts, textiles, architecture and urbanism, health and wellbeing, horticulture and farming. Kristina Murrin, chief executive of the King's Foundation, said: 'We are unbelievably excited to unveil our 35 under 35 – an exceptional group of young people who we can't wait to start working with. 'We wanted to celebrate our 35th anniversary by identifying the next generation of makers and changemakers who chime with His Majesty's vision for a better future, and we are confident the final 35 will be incredible ambassadors for his work through the King's Foundation.' The 35 under 35 network will take part in King's Foundation events throughout the charity's 35th anniversary year and will be attending a launch party at the Garrison Chapel (the Foundation's London exhibition space) on Thursday. The aim for the network is to raise awareness of the work of the King's Foundation and create a network of individuals who can work together and exchange knowledge across their disciplines into the future, in line with Charles's philosophy of harmony. The foundation promotes Charles's belief in harmony, where everything in nature is interconnected including ourselves, and that to solve global environmental challenges society must work with nature, not against it. The 35 under 35 will also be spotlighted on the King's Foundation social media channels and website, and have the chance to network with its students, alumni and ambassadors. Among the 35 under 35 is Freya de Lisle, who has been an apprentice stonemason at York Minster for the last three years. She undertakes banker masonry, carving, fixing and conservation work using traditional craft skills, and is dedicated to a career in the preservation of heritage sites. She said: 'I am delighted to have been selected as one of the young people taking part in the 35 under 35 initiative. 'Being deeply committed to the preservation of craft skills, it comes as a great privilege to work with the King's Foundation, which centres sustainability, traditional skills and the wellbeing of communities in its outreach and campaigning.' Another member of the 35 under 35 is Tihara Smith, a fashion designer and textile artist specialising in raffia embroidery inspired by traditional Caribbean crafts and the Windrush generation. Her work celebrates Caribbean heritage and pays tribute to her Caribbean grandparents through sustainable design. In 2021, the London Museum acquired an outfit from her graduate collection and she has led workshops for institutions including the V&A and Somerset House. She said: 'I'm so excited to be selected as one of the 35 under 35 for the King's Foundation. 'As a fashion designer and textile artist inspired by traditional Caribbean crafts and the legacy of the Windrush generation, my work celebrates Caribbean heritage and sustainability. 'It also allows me to pay tribute to my grandparents, both part of the Windrush generation, which makes this recognition especially meaningful to me. 'I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue highlighting Windrush history and championing traditional arts through this amazing platform.' Jack Harries, a British filmmaker, climate activist and storyteller who uses media to spotlight urgent global issues, is also among the 35. He first rose to prominence through the YouTube channel JacksGap, where he built a global following. Now, through his production company Earthrise Studio, he creates environmental films that document the climate crisis and amplify frontline voices. The King's Foundation, previously known as The Prince's Foundation following an amalgamation of Charles's charities which stretch back to 1990, aims to 'advocate for the change His Majesty wants to see in the world'. Its textiles education programme works to train the next generation of young craftspeople in heritage and endangered skills, but it also focuses on sustainability, farming and agriculture, health and wellbeing, and architecture and urbanism.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Young influencers announced to support King's Foundation for 35th anniversary
The King's Foundation has named a group of young people who will fly the flag for the charity as it marks its 35th anniversary. The 35 under 35 is a network of young people working with the King's Foundation to promote the change Charles wants to see in the world. From environmental filmmakers like Jack Harries to traditional makers such as Rosa Harradine and King's Foundation graduate and sustainable fashion label founder Isabelle Pennington-Edmead, the final 35 are a network of young people who represent the change the foundation stands for across nature and sustainability, traditional arts and crafts, textiles, architecture and urbanism, health and wellbeing, horticulture and farming. Kristina Murrin, chief executive of the King's Foundation, said: 'We are unbelievably excited to unveil our 35 under 35 – an exceptional group of young people who we can't wait to start working with. 'We wanted to celebrate our 35th anniversary by identifying the next generation of makers and changemakers who chime with His Majesty's vision for a better future, and we are confident the final 35 will be incredible ambassadors for his work through the King's Foundation.' The 35 under 35 network will take part in King's Foundation events throughout the charity's 35th anniversary year and will be attending a launch party at the Garrison Chapel (the Foundation's London exhibition space) on Thursday. The aim for the network is to raise awareness of the work of the King's Foundation and create a network of individuals who can work together and exchange knowledge across their disciplines into the future, in line with Charles's philosophy of harmony. The foundation promotes Charles's belief in harmony, where everything in nature is interconnected including ourselves, and that to solve global environmental challenges society must work with nature, not against it. The 35 under 35 will also be spotlighted on the King's Foundation social media channels and website, and have the chance to network with its students, alumni and ambassadors. Among the 35 under 35 is Freya de Lisle, who has been an apprentice stonemason at York Minster for the last three years. She undertakes banker masonry, carving, fixing and conservation work using traditional craft skills, and is dedicated to a career in the preservation of heritage sites. She said: 'I am delighted to have been selected as one of the young people taking part in the 35 under 35 initiative. 'Being deeply committed to the preservation of craft skills, it comes as a great privilege to work with the King's Foundation, which centres sustainability, traditional skills and the wellbeing of communities in its outreach and campaigning.' Another member of the 35 under 35 is Tihara Smith, a fashion designer and textile artist specialising in raffia embroidery inspired by traditional Caribbean crafts and the Windrush generation. Her work celebrates Caribbean heritage and pays tribute to her Caribbean grandparents through sustainable design. In 2021, the London Museum acquired an outfit from her graduate collection and she has led workshops for institutions including the V&A and Somerset House. She said: 'I'm so excited to be selected as one of the 35 under 35 for the King's Foundation. 'As a fashion designer and textile artist inspired by traditional Caribbean crafts and the legacy of the Windrush generation, my work celebrates Caribbean heritage and sustainability. 'It also allows me to pay tribute to my grandparents, both part of the Windrush generation, which makes this recognition especially meaningful to me. 'I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue highlighting Windrush history and championing traditional arts through this amazing platform.' Jack Harries, a British filmmaker, climate activist and storyteller who uses media to spotlight urgent global issues, is also among the 35. He first rose to prominence through the YouTube channel JacksGap, where he built a global following. Now, through his production company Earthrise Studio, he creates environmental films that document the climate crisis and amplify frontline voices. The King's Foundation, previously known as The Prince's Foundation following an amalgamation of Charles's charities which stretch back to 1990, aims to 'advocate for the change His Majesty wants to see in the world'. Its textiles education programme works to train the next generation of young craftspeople in heritage and endangered skills, but it also focuses on sustainability, farming and agriculture, health and wellbeing, and architecture and urbanism.
