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Perth Now
2 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
2 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.
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Kate Winslet latest star to take on role for King's charity
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.' Kate Winslet has become an ambassador for the monarch's charity in its 35th anniversary year (The King's Foundation/PA) 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. Meryl Streep, Alan Titchmarsh, Sir David Beckham, Penny Lancaster and Kate Winslet during The King's Foundation Awards ceremony at St James's Palace earlier this month (Chris Ratcliffe/PA) '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.' Winslet chatting to the King at St James's Palace (Chris Ratcliffe/PA) 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.
Perth Now
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Charles hosts star-studded Kings Foundation Awards
The King has been joined by a host of stars to celebrate the achievements of young talent and senior figures recognised by his foundation. Charles met David Beckham, Stanley Tucci and Penny Lancaster, all King's Foundation ambassadors, alongside friends of the charitable body, Hollywood stars Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep, at the St James's Palace awards ceremony. Prizes including Young Entrepreneur and Advocate of the Year were presented by the celebrities including the King Charles III Harmony Award, recognising a long-term commitment to the foundation's mission of creating a world where people, places and the planet can live in harmony. Charles met his foundation's famous supporters and award winners before touring stands showcasing the charity's work, and Winslet smiled as she told him: "Don't worry, I'll be all in - I've got your back." Celebrity chef Raymond Blanc hailed the King for his campaigning over the decades on issues like communities, sustainability and traditional crafts that underpin the foundation, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary. His ITV series Raymond Blanc's Royal Kitchen Gardens took him to palaces like Hampton Court and Hillsborough, as well as Highgrove House and the Castle of Mey - places Charles calls home. Blanc, a foundation ambassador, said after meeting Charles: "I think what the King has done is extraordinary. He's done it for many, many years - from the 1970s, about the same time I arrived in England - and my values are his values. "There's a deep belief in connecting human beings with communities, with agriculture, with sustainability, management of waste, management of energy, and he has done it for the last 45, 50 years." Blanc's words were echoed by Penny Lancaster who praised the monarch for creating the awards and highlighting the needs of the planet throughout his adult life. She added: "The King may have been accused of hugging trees and people thinking he was mad when he started talking about the environment all that time ago, but he was at the forefront then and now has been proved right with everything he said and now we're all just trying to play catch up. "I really recognise the beauty in the way he is trying to get us on board with his knowledge and if we can pass that on to the younger generation, and save some of the traditional skills like we've seen with these winners today, we can all be a part of making a difference." The King's Foundation, previously known as The Prince's Foundation following an amalgamation of Charles' charities which stretch back to 1990, aims to "advocate for the change His Majesty wants to see in the world".
Powys County Times
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Charles joined by David Beckham and Meryl Streep to celebrate award winners
The King has been joined by a host of stars to celebrate the achievements of young talent and senior figures recognised by his foundation. Charles met David Beckham, Stanley Tucci and Penny Lancaster, all King's Foundation ambassadors, alongside friends of the charitable body, Hollywood stars Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep, at the St James's Palace awards ceremony. Prizes including Young Entrepreneur and Advocate of the Year were presented by the celebrities including the King Charles III Harmony Award, recognising a long-term commitment to the foundation's mission of creating a world where people, places and the planet can live in harmony. Charles met his foundation's famous supporters and award winners before touring stands showcasing the charity's work, and Winslet smiled as she told him: 'Don't worry, I'll be all in – I've got your back.' Celebrity chef Raymond Blanc hailed the King for his campaigning over the decades on issues like communities, sustainability and traditional crafts that underpin the foundation, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary. His ITV series Raymond Blanc's Royal Kitchen Gardens took him to palaces like Hampton Court and Hillsborough, as well as Highgrove House and the Castle of Mey – places Charles calls home. Blanc, a foundation ambassador, said after meeting Charles: 'I think what the King has done is extraordinary. He's done it for many, many years – from the 1970s, about the same time I arrived in England – and my values are his values. 'There's a deep belief in connecting human beings with communities, with agriculture, with sustainability, management of waste, management of energy, and he has done it for the last 45, 50 years.' Speaking about filming at the King's Scottish retreat, the Castle of Mey, which once belonged to his grandmother the Queen Mother, Blanc added: 'I really believe he got all his values seeing his grandma in this beautiful space. 'So natural, close to the sea, at the tip of Scotland where there was such a reservoir of natural things.' Blanc's words were echoed by Penny Lancaster who praised the monarch for creating the awards and highlighting the needs of the planet throughout his adult life. She added: 'The King may have been accused of hugging trees and people thinking he was mad when he started talking about the environment all that time ago, but he was at the forefront then and now has been proved right with everything he said and now we're all just trying to play catch up. 'I really recognise the beauty in the way he is trying to get us on board with his knowledge and if we can pass that on to the younger generation, and save some of the traditional skills like we've seen with these winners today, we can all be a part of making a difference.' The King's Foundation, previously known as The Prince's Foundation following an amalgamation of Charles' charities which stretch back to 1990, aims to 'advocate for the change His Majesty wants to see in the world'. The Emerging Talent prize was presented by Beckham, the former England football captain rumoured to be knighted soon, to Emily Hurst who has shown exceptional talent and commitment while on a King's Foundation programme. She recently completed the Chanel and King's Foundation Metiers d'Art Fellowship in Millinery, based at Highgrove Gardens after she had become fascinated with the heritage craft of straw braiding and began learning to produce hats from the material. She said: 'Working at Highgrove was absolutely the best place to be, surrounded by so much inspiration from His Majesty's garden and learning from some of the best milliners with country, I'm so incredibly honoured.'
