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Perth Now
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
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'.
The Advertiser
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Kate Winslet to take on role for King Charles' 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 David Beckham, Sienna Miller, Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster. Winslet recently joined the King at the charity's awards ceremony at London's St James's Palace, where she told him: "Don't worry, I'll be all in - I've got your back." After the announcement, the British star 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." Winslet added 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. Other famous names who have signed up as ambassadors include UK TV stars Sarah Beeny, Patrick Grant, George Clarke, Alan Titchmarsh, musician and presenter Jools Holland. 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. 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 David Beckham, Sienna Miller, Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster. Winslet recently joined the King at the charity's awards ceremony at London's St James's Palace, where she told him: "Don't worry, I'll be all in - I've got your back." After the announcement, the British star 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." Winslet added 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. Other famous names who have signed up as ambassadors include UK TV stars Sarah Beeny, Patrick Grant, George Clarke, Alan Titchmarsh, musician and presenter Jools Holland. 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. 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 David Beckham, Sienna Miller, Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster. Winslet recently joined the King at the charity's awards ceremony at London's St James's Palace, where she told him: "Don't worry, I'll be all in - I've got your back." After the announcement, the British star 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." Winslet added 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. Other famous names who have signed up as ambassadors include UK TV stars Sarah Beeny, Patrick Grant, George Clarke, Alan Titchmarsh, musician and presenter Jools Holland. 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. 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 David Beckham, Sienna Miller, Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster. Winslet recently joined the King at the charity's awards ceremony at London's St James's Palace, where she told him: "Don't worry, I'll be all in - I've got your back." After the announcement, the British star 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." Winslet added 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. Other famous names who have signed up as ambassadors include UK TV stars Sarah Beeny, Patrick Grant, George Clarke, Alan Titchmarsh, musician and presenter Jools Holland. 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.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Kate Winslet to take on role for King Charles' 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 David Beckham, Sienna Miller, Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster. Winslet recently joined the King at the charity's awards ceremony at London's St James's Palace, where she told him: "Don't worry, I'll be all in - I've got your back." After the announcement, the British star 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." Winslet added 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. Other famous names who have signed up as ambassadors include UK TV stars Sarah Beeny, Patrick Grant, George Clarke, Alan Titchmarsh, musician and presenter Jools Holland. 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.
South Wales Guardian
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Kate Winslet latest star to take on role for 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.
Leader Live
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Kate Winslet latest star to take on role for 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.
