King Charles has hosted winners of The King’s Trust Awards 2025 at Buckingham Palace today.

King Charles has been reunited with George and Amal Clooney (Image: PA)

King Charles has hosted the winners of The King’s Trust Awards 2025 at Buckingham Palace and will be joined by The Trust’s supporters and ambassadors, including George and Amal Clooney and Dame Joanna Lumley.

The King’s Trust Awards recognise young people who have improved their own chances in life and had a positive impact on their local community. This year’s winners include young people who have overcome challenges such as poor mental health, educational troubles and youth unemployment with the help of the Trust.

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The reception, which will also mark the 10th anniversary of The King’s Trust International, will take place before the annual King’s Trust Award ceremony.

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During the reception at the main London residence, His Majesty will meet the winners of the eight UK categories: Enterprise Award, Education Award, Breakthrough Award, Young Change Maker Award, Young Achiever Award, Community Impact Award, Rising Star Award and Volunteer of the Year Award.

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The royal will also meet winners of the three Global categories: Global Young Achiever Award, Amal Clooney Woman’s Empowerment Award and the Global Sustainability Award.

Following this, His Majesty will cut a cake to celebrate the 10th anniversary of King’s Trust International and their work with young people outside of the UK.

The King’s Trust, formerly known as The Prince’s Trust, believes that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter what their background or the challenges they are facing.

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It helps those from disadvantaged communities and those facing adversity by supporting them to build the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn.

Building on four decades of experience in the UK, King’s Trust International – formerly known as Prince’s Trust International – was founded in 2015 by The King, to tackle the global crisis in youth unemployment.

King’s Trust International now operates in over 20 countries and has supported over 100,000 young people across countries including Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Jamaica and Greece.