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Newsweek
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Amal Clooney Applauds 2025 King's Trust Changemakers
Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. "While still a high school student in Kenya, Alice refused to live the life of a child bride," Amal Clooney tells a packed audience at London's Royal Festival Hall. She is, together with husband George, the star guest at The King's Trust Awards and proudly presenting one of the winners. This particular line, however, is not included in the media pack, nor was it divulged to the many journalists involved in reporting this event. Such is the human rights lawyer's knowledge of the winner she helped choose. And such is her passion for Alice's story. King Charles III (front centre) stands with Declan Donnelly (immediate right) and other celebrities and winners of the King's Trust Awards 2025 during a reception for the winners of the King's Trust Awards 2025 at... King Charles III (front centre) stands with Declan Donnelly (immediate right) and other celebrities and winners of the King's Trust Awards 2025 during a reception for the winners of the King's Trust Awards 2025 at Buckingham Palace on June 25, 2025 in London, England. More Stefan Rousseau/WPA Pool/Getty The Kenyan was facing the prospect of life as a child bride after her father died when she was in her early teens, leaving her family with no bread winner. Alice saved herself by building her own craft business, making products using beads, while still a high school pupil in Form 2, which in Kenya is around 15 or 16 years old. The King's Trust charity, founded by King Charles III, helped her learn to scale her business and pursue high-demand products, in time earning enough money to support her mother and siblings. In honor of that achievement, Alice, 19, was given the Amal Clooney Women's Empowerment Award during the star-studded ceremony on June 26. "Amongst this year's incredible nominees, Alice's resilience, courage and entrepreneurial spirit really stood out for me," Clooney continued. "She turned this craft into a lifeline not only for herself, but also to support her whole family. "And she didn't stop there. Now an employer as well as an entrepreneur, she trains other girls in the school holidays, so they too have the means to forge a livelihood of their own. With her bright spirit, Alice has shared her skills with those around her, bringing together young women in her community and inspiring them to carve out their own path." Amal Clooney and George Clooney attend The King's Trust and TKMaxx & Homesense Awards 2025 at The Royal Festival Hall on June 26, 2025 in London, England. Amal Clooney and George Clooney attend The King's Trust and TKMaxx & Homesense Awards 2025 at The Royal Festival Hall on June 26, 2025 in London, England. Nicky J Sims/Getty Inspiring Stories On the red carpet, Clooney told Newsweek: "They approached me to present this award and I'm able to play a part in selecting the recipient every year, and it's always really inspiring stories and girls who've really made the most of the training and upskilling that the King's Trust International provide." Clooney has been the official partner for the Women's Empowerment Award since 2019, and this year her actor husband joined her not only for the award ceremony but also at a Buckingham Palace reception in honor of the winners the day before. On the red carpet, he told Newsweek: "My wife has an award named after her so it's pretty fun to be here, but, look, we get to draw attention to the young people who could use the attention for the hard work they're doing, and that's always a good thing to do." Newsweek is an official media partner for the Global Sustainability Award, won by Pascal, 20, from Uganda, for his work turning plastic bottles into everyday products, including vases. He got to meet the king at the palace reception, sharing a lighthearted moment during a group photograph with other award winners. King Charles III cuts a cake to mark ten years of the Prince's Trust International, now known as the King's Trust International, as others look on during a reception for the winners of the King's... King Charles III cuts a cake to mark ten years of the Prince's Trust International, now known as the King's Trust International, as others look on during a reception for the winners of the King's Trust Awards 2025 at Buckingham Palace on June 25, 2025 in London, England. More Stefan Rousseau/WPA Pool/Getty "I recycle plastic bottles," Pascal later told Newsweek. "I get different products from plastic that I collect around the towns. And I make products like key holders, sugar bowls, flower vessels. "I have a number of days that I normally go to collect the bottles. I will use one hour to collect the bottles and the other remaining hours to work on them. Mostly I do that during the evening after school time. Plastic bottles are a big problem in the town where I live. "I really enjoyed meeting the king and I was very happy." And he has an impressive record, having gathered 300kg of plastic waste in a single month as well as reducing the amount of waste going to landfill in his community by 80 percent. On the red carpet, Pascal told Newsweek: "When I go back to my motherland, I will take a concern to inspire other young people to take action in my project so we can save the world with the issue of climate change." Amal with Alice at The King's Trust Awards 2025 Ceremony. Amal with Alice at The King's Trust Awards 2025 Ceremony. Courtesy The King's Trust The Handmaid's Tale actor Joseph Fiennes was also at the ceremony. He told Newsweek: "I've been supporting [the awards] since the moment I was kindly invited almost 25 years ago. "I was invited to be a part because it really celebrates the extraordinary journey that many, many young people have gone on, from fighting adversity from being disenfranchised to being mentored by the trust and all the partners with the trust to get back on track." "We're talking tens of thousands of people over many years who have been brought back from total situations, so it's great," he added.
Evening Standard
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
King Charles meets with Idris Elba at summit to tackle knife crime at St James's Palace
Elba, 52, who launched the Don't Stop Your Future campaign last year, joined the King to film scenes for a Netflix documentary marking the 50th anniversary of The King's Trust. A six-strong crew recorded parts of the session, with the film due to air in 2026.
Wales Online
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Teen's journey from fleeing home and life in care to meeting with the King
Teen's journey from fleeing home and life in care to meeting with the King She moved to Wales in hopes for a better life His Majesty the King met with award winners Adey, 17, now living in Cardiff, has faced challenges most of us could never imagine. Born in Eritrea, East Africa, she was forced to flee her home at a young age. Initially settling in Ethiopia, she was once again forced to leave. Her journey to safety was long and difficult, filled with danger, uncertainty and hardships before arriving in the UK at 16. Arriving here alone, she was placed into care and did not know anyone. With no family or friends, adjusting to life in a new country was incredibly difficult, especially with limited English. But Adey was determined to build a future for herself. Adey excepting her award On Wednesday, she attended a reception at Buckingham Palace to meet His Majesty The King, Founder of The King's Trust, where she was honoured with the 'Delta Air Lines Breakthrough' award. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here The King's Trust and TK Maxx & Homesense Awards honours and celebrates the successes of those who have been helped by The Trust, and those who support them, in the UK and around the world. His Majesty the King with Adey and celebrity supporters of the King's Trust Article continues below Adey was introduced to The King's Trust Explore programme by her social worker. The Explore programme focuses on providing young people across the UK with the confidence and life skills to begin or restart their journey into education or employment. Through workshops, outdoor activities and mentoring, she slowly rebuilt her life and developed new skills. Adey said: "My life has completely changed. I've made so many friends at school. Before the Trust, I only had my social worker and carers to talk to, but now I feel confident in conversations and about my future. "I want to achieve a lot in my life. I would like to improve my English even more so that I can go to college and university, and I also want to play professional football! If not, I'd like to pursue a career in psychology or engineering. Adey pictured with Dame Joanna Lumley "I hope to one day help young people who have been in a similar situation to me. "My journey hasn't been easy. When I came to the UK, I didn't know anyone. This isn't my first language; this isn't my country. "To anyone who's struggling, you're stronger than you think. You won't know what you can do until you try. We can cope with much more than we realise. Stay strong, stay focused on the future, and carry on even you feel like you can't.' Dame Joanna Lumley, who presented Adey with her award said: "Adey's story is a remarkable example of strength and determination. "Arriving in the UK alone at just 16, she faced language barriers, isolation and uncertainty, yet remained focused on building a better future. Article continues below "With the support of The King's Trust, she found her voice, built her confidence, and is now thriving in education. Her journey is one of hope and progress, and it's a privilege to recognise her with this award."
Extra.ie
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
The Royals respond after Jamie Laing TikTok teasing Harry and Meghan
The Royal Family have responded to Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo after they shared a light hearted TikTok poking fun at Meghan and Harry. Taking the opportunity to document their recent visit to Buckingham Palace, the soon-to-be parents cheekily recorded themselves recreating a now viral video by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW The original video saw Harry and Meghan partaking in the 'Baby Mama' trend, dancing around the delivery room as they prepared to welcome their second child. The Royal Family have responded to Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo after they shared a light hearted TikTok poking fun at Meghan and Harry. Pic: NickyShot on the stairs of the palace, Jamie shared the video alongside the caption: 'They said we couldn't film in Buckingham Palace… @sophiehabboo @kingstrust.' While many took to the comments to wag the finger, it seems the Royals found the funny side of things. The official account for the 'theroyalfamily,' took to the comments and wrote: 'We see you,' alongside the eyes and winking emojis. The King's Trust, the charity running the event also commented: 'All of our attendees are very well behaved.' Confirming their were no bridges burned by the post, a palace aid told the Mail: 'I'm sure it was done in a spirit of fun, and of course aligned to Jamie's wonderful support for The King's Trust Awards – even if it's not something we would greatly encourage every guest to attempt.' They continued, referencing the comment on Instagram: 'Proof that from time to time, the Royal Family account has a sense of humour too.' The original video saw Harry and Meghan partaking in the 'Baby Mama' trend, dancing around the delivery room as they prepared to welcome their second child. Celebrating her daughter, Princess Lilibet's fourth birthday on June 4, Meghan took to Instagram to share a look behind the curtain while she was in labour. Filmed in a hospital labour and delivery room, the Duchess of Sussex was seen dancing to Starrkeisha's 'The Baby Momma Dance' song while cradling her baby bump. Moments later, Prince Harry was also seen entering the frame, as he began dancing with his wife. Sharing the video to social media, Meghan wrote: 'Four years ago today, this also happened. Both of our children were a week past their due dates… so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn't work – there was only one thing left to do!' The video quickly went viral, with some mocking the clip, while others thought it showcased a more down-to-earth side of the couple.
New York Post
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Royal Family has surprising reaction to video mocking Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's viral dance
The Royal Family's official social media account had a surprising reaction to a video mocking Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's now-viral delivery room dancing video. Earlier this month, the Duchess of Sussex posted a rare clip of her and Harry dancing in the hospital while awaiting the birth of their daughter Lilibet in 2021. In the video, which has since been mercilessly mocked online, the couple 'dropped it low' while dancing to Starrkeisha's then-viral song, 'The Baby Momma Dance.' 6 Meghan Markle posted a rare clip of her and Harry dancing in the hospital earlier this month. meghan/Instagram On Wednesday, British reality TV stars Jamie Laing and his wife, Sophie Habboo, posted a video on social media in which the couple, who are currently expecting their first child, dance to the same song. The clip, shared with the 'Made in Chelsea' alum's 1.6 million Instagram followers, was filmed on the Grand Staircase at Buckingham Palace, and showed the duo bust out similar dance moves to the Sussexes. The pair filmed the cheeky video on the gilded staircase, which leads up to the State Rooms, during a reception for King Charles's charity, The King's Trust. 'They said we couldn't film in Buckingham Palace,' Laing, 36, captioned the Instagram clip. 6 On Wednesday, British reality TV stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo posted a video in which the couple dance to the same song. @jamielaing/Instagram 6 The pair filmed the cheeky video on the gilded staircase during a reception for King Charles's charity, The King's Trust. @jamielaing/Instagram And while the move was a clear breach of the royal protocol, which forbids visitors to take photos or videos inside the palace, it appears as though the Royal Family's official social media account made light of the situation. 'We see you 👀😉,' the Firm's official account commented. Meanwhile, The King's Trust's official account quipped, 'All of our attendees are very well behaved 👀😂.' 6 The Royal Family's official social media account had a surprising reaction to the clip. @jamielaing/Instagram 6 The King and Queen have a dedicated team of professionals looking after their official social media pages. REUTERS Earlier this month, Harry, 40, and the 'Suits' alum, 43, were mercilessly mocked online immediately after sharing the clip on social media. The video, which Markle uploaded in honor of Lilibet's fourth birthday, showed the former actress cradle her baby bump while dancing with her husband. 'Four years ago today, this also happened,' Markle wrote on Instagram. Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters 'Both of our children were a week past their due dates, so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn't work — there was only one thing left to do!' As the As Ever founder sings along to the tune to induce Lilibet's birth, the 'Spare' author shimmies across the delivery room before stepping out of view and returning with his hood drawn over his head. 6 The Sussexes were mercilessly mocked for the video online. meghan/Instagram The couple, who wed in 2018 and welcomed their son, Prince Archie, 6, in May 2019, continue grooving together to the song as it comes to an end. While the clip immediately garnered mixed reactions from followers, it appears as though it didn't break Markle's spirit.
