King Charles hosts King's Trust Global Gala for charity's 50th anniversary
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 30
King Charles hosts King's Trust Global Gala for charity's 50th anniversary
9 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 30
He and Queen Camilla held the event at Christie’s New York in Rockefeller Center, with Lionel Richie, Karlie Kloss, Iman, Donatella Versace and Stella McCartney attending.
Charles said he was proud the trust had reached 50 years after a difficult start, while Richie, a co-chair, praised the King's philanthropic commitment in remarks to guests.
Founded in 1976 with Charles's £7,600 Navy severance pay during high UK unemployment, the charity was created to support unemployed young people and remains central to his public role.
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