Kate Winslet appointed King's Foundation ambassador
Kate Winslet has become an ambassador for The King's Foundation.
The Mare of Easttown actress is "so thrilled" to be working with King Charles' charity - which was known as The Prince's Foundation before he ascended the throne in 2022 - and noted she and the 76-year-old monarch share a passion for the environment.
She said in a video to mark the news: "One of my passions is exploring ways that we can protect and promote the natural world, something I have in common with His Majesty.
"I am so thrilled to become an ambassador for The King's Foundation, particularly as the charity celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, The King's Foundation does such fantastic work to prioritise and protect nature and our wonderful planet.
"In particular championing field to fork farming, as well as getting young people outdoors and learning about our beautiful countryside and how we can all play a part in protecting its future, all things that are deeply important to me and to so many of us."
Kate joins the likes of joins fellow ambassadors Alan Titchmarsh, presenter Jay Blades, TV property expert Sarah Beeny and rugby player Maro Itoje in her new role, and she is looking forward to working with The King's Foundation's other ambassadors.
She said: "It's been fascinating learning about what the foundation does over these past few months, and I am really looking forward to collaborating with the other ambassadors so we can discuss ways in which we can collectively make a positive difference."
The charity are thrilled to have the Oscar-winning star on board.
Kristina Murrin, chief executive, said: 'It has been fantastic to get to know Kate and we are thrilled she was able to spend time with our students, alumni and Royal Founding President at The King's Foundation Awards earlier this month.
'We look forward to working with Kate to promote our work over many years to come.'
The King's Foundation works to support people and the planet with a sustainable approach, including offering educational courses in traditional skills and revitalising communities through regeneration and urban planning.
It was founded in 1990 and aims to 'advocate for the change His Majesty wants to see in the world'.
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