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Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Winslet latest star to take on role for King's charity
Kate Winslet has become the latest celebrity to become an ambassador for the King's charity. The Oscar-winning actress said she was thrilled to take on the role at The King's Foundation, following in the footsteps of Sir David Beckham, Sienna Miller, Sir Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster. Winslet joined the King at the charity's awards ceremony in St James's Palace a fortnight ago, where she told him: 'Don't worry, I'll be all in – I've got your back.' The star said following the announcement: 'One of my passions is exploring ways that we can protect and promote the natural world – something I have in common with His Majesty.' In a video marking the news, Winslet added that the foundation's work protecting the planet and encouraging young people to learn about the 'beautiful' countryside was 'deeply important' to her. She said she was looking forward to collaborating with the other ambassadors on how to make a difference. 'I am so thrilled to become an ambassador for The King's Foundation, particularly as the charity celebrates its 35th anniversary this year,' Winslet said. '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. 'And 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.' Other famous names who have signed up as ambassadors include TV stars Sarah Beeny, Patrick Grant, George Clarke and Alan Titchmarsh, musician and presenter Jools Holland and rugby player Maro Itoje. The King's Foundation, previously known as The Prince's Foundation following an amalgamation of Charles's charities in the year he turned 70, aims to 'advocate for the change His Majesty wants to see in the world'. It works to train the next generation of young craftspeople in heritage and endangered skills such as millinery, embroidery and woodworking, but also focuses on sustainability, farming and agriculture, health and wellbeing, and architecture and urbanism.
Telegraph
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Kate Winslet becomes King's Foundation ambassador
Kate Winslet has joined The King's Foundation after telling the monarch she has 'got his back'. The Academy Award-winning actress, 49, is joining the charity as an ambassador, following in the footsteps of Sir David Beckham, Sienna Miller and Sir Rod Stewart. It comes after she joined the King, 76, at the foundation's awards ceremony in St James's Palace a fortnight ago, where she told him: 'Don't worry, I'll be all in – I've got your back.' The Titanic star said she was thrilled following the announcement of her new ambassadorial role and noted her and Charles's shared passion for protecting the environment. Winslet said: 'One of my passions is exploring ways that we can protect and promote the natural world – something I have in common with His Majesty.' In a video marking the news, the British actress added that the foundation's work protecting the planet and encouraging young people to learn about the 'beautiful' countryside was 'deeply important' to her. She said she was looking forward to collaborating with the other ambassadors on ways to make a difference through the charity's work. 'I am so thrilled to become an ambassador for The King's Foundation, particularly as the charity celebrates its 35th anniversary this year,' Winslet said. She added: '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. 'And 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.' She joins fellow ambassadors Alan Titchmarsh, presenter Jay Blades, TV property expert Sarah Beeny and rugby player Maro Itoje, among others. The ambassadors are expected to use their expertise and reach to support the King's charity's mission in its vision and strategy. The King's Foundation works to support people and the planet through a sustainable and holistic approach, including education courses in preserving endangered traditional skills – such as millinery, embroidery and woodworking – and helping to revitalise communities through urban regeneration and planning. Kristina Murrin, the charity's 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 charity, previously known as The Prince's Foundation, was founded by Charles in 1990 and aims to 'advocate for the change His Majesty wants to see in the world'.
Reuters
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Support Indigenous People to protect nature, UK's Prince William says
LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - Prince William told investors, politicians and scientists on Thursday that Indigenous People had a crucial role to play in protecting nature in his latest call for urgent action to tackle the impact of climate change. The British heir to the throne, who has inherited his father King Charles' zeal for environmental causes, said efforts to protect nature necessitated giving support to people in local communities around the world. "Their stewardship and protection are among the most effective forces for conservation," he told a roundtable event being held at St James's Palace as part of London Climate Action Week. "If we are serious about achieving climate and biodiversity goals, Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be central to the effort as partners, leaders, and co-creators of solutions." Amongst those in the audience were Brazil's Minister of Indigenous Peoples and British energy minister Ed Miliband, who on Wednesday reiterated Britain's commitment to decarbonising the economy and stimulating green business growth. William's remarks on Thursday follow on from a plea earlier this month to world leaders and businesses to take immediate action to protect the planet's oceans, saying it was a challenge "like none we have faced before".
The Independent
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
King and Queen meet artists to celebrate 25 years of Royal Drawing School
The King and Queen have marked 25 years of the Royal Drawing School with a reception at St James's Palace. The exhibition, The Power Of Drawing, features 50 works by well-known names and emerging talent, celebrating the act of drawing as a universal form of expression. Among the contributors were artists David Hockney and Tracey Emin, filmmaker Tim Burton, designer Thomas Heatherwick and the King himself. The King, who co-founded the school in 2000 with artist Catherine Goodman, praised its legacy in a speech to guests. He said: 'I thought Catherine was the ideal person (to start the school).' 'We owe her a huge debt of gratitude. 'Seeing the paintings and drawings today – you can imagine how proud I am. 'I've always believed in investing in talent for the future.' Highlights include Hockney's original charcoal pieces, Cut Trees And Timber Gone, and Burton's untitled watercolour, a rare public showing of his work on paper. Emin, who contributed a 2024 piece titled Because You Left – I Held On, told the PA news agency: 'I think he's a fan of my work. 'What I feel really good about is it's for a good cause. 'King Charles has always loved and appreciated art and he's an artist himself. 'It makes sense and it's very appropriate.' A standout moment from the evening came from Douglas Farthing, 58, a former Parachute Regiment soldier turned artist, who spent 16 months in Ukraine working with humanitarian teams. His pencil sketches, drawn on the ground in and around Odesa, include portraits of civilians and scenes from the trenches. 'I retired and got into drawing through the school,' he said. 'When Ukraine happened, I spent 16 months out there with a humanitarian team. 'The King and I spoke briefly about it – he was very interested. 'He was my Colonel-in-Chief, so it meant a lot.' Farthing, who has also worked in Gaza and South Sudan, said the school had been 'brilliant' at supporting its alumni long after graduation. Grayson Perry, who attended the reception and is set to feature in the anniversary talks programme later this year, added: 'The Royal Drawing School is important. 'It's human, in a world of AI, drawing is the quintessential thing about being a human.' Also in attendance was singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, who performed Hallelujah on piano for the King and also contributed a piece to the exhibition. 'This is my first exhibit,' he said. 'I waited for the right venue. What's great about him is the world needs decent people – and he's great.' The King's own contribution, a pencil sketch of the gardens at Highgrove, is also on show. Founded as a not-for-profit institution, the Royal Drawing School offers more than 350 in-person and online courses a year, including its flagship postgraduate drawing year programme. The Power of Drawing runs from July 1-26 at the Royal Drawing School in Shoreditch, east London. A wider public programme of talks, masterclasses and events continues into 2026.
Daily Mail
14-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE 'My friend the King is so brave', says gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh as he reflects on the monarch's battle with cancer
Gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh has spoken of his admiration for King Charles for 'battling on' despite the inevitable fatigue caused by his cancer treatment. The veteran broadcaster is a long-standing friend of the monarch, who is still undergoing treatment for an undisclosed cancer which was diagnosed in 2024. In March the King was admitted to hospital with temporary side effects from his cancer treatment but was back at work just 10 days later as he conducted a state visit to Italy in April. Speaking exclusively to The Mail, Mr Titchmarsh said: 'He has had his share of ill health. 'I feel for him hugely, to battle on as he has through that and still be as resolved to make a difference as he is, when he must be incredibly fatigued. He's a man with an enormous sense of goodwill and kindness.' The two men, who are both 76, share a love of gardening and concern for the environment. 'He very kindly calls me a friend,' added Mr Titchmarsh. 'We first met 40 years ago so I've known him for a long time. I designed some gardens for people with mobility issues and he came to open them in 1985 when we were both in our 30s. The pair, who are both 76, first met 40 years ago and now consider each other friends 'He told me he used to listen to me on the radio. You don't imagine the future king would even know who you are. 'But he did, and we've kept in touch all these years.' On Thursday, Mr Titchmarsh was at the King's Foundation Awards ceremony at St James' Palace. The charity, founded by the King in 1990 and based at Dumfries House in Ayrshire, has trained more than 115,000 students in traditional crafts and environmental education. Mr Titchmarsh said: 'The gardens at Dumfries House were a wilderness but King Charles has invigorated the place, helped by local enthusiasm. 'He is a man who gets things done. He genuinely cares about people. 'We both believe in handing on the baton to the next generation, bequeathing skills to them and leaving the place in a fit state. 'He used to be such a voice in the wilderness and people thought he was from left field, but now his views are mainstream.'
