STARS TURN OUT TO CELEBRATE INSPIRATIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE
Come rain or shine, the showmust go on, which was exactly what happened at the 20th annual Prince’s Trust Awards last week. Despite inclement weather, stars including presenter Kate Garraway, actors Martin Freeman and Damian Lewis and actress Helen George graced the red carpet at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane with big smiles and even bigger umbrellas.
A host of famous faces turned out for the final awards ceremony to be held under the organisation’s current name, before it is changed to The King’s Trust.
STRONG SUPPORT
Exuding elegance, Penny Lancaster – a long-time supporter and ambassador of the charity – turned heads in a floral Dolce & Gabbana dress, smiling as she reflected on her work with the King.
“It’s an incredible experience because he’s always been interested in people and communities," she told HELLO!.
“What better charity than the Prince’s Trust to show that in its full glory, looking after young people – because they are the future, after all,” added Penny, 53. “It’s giving those children and young people who haven’t had the best start in life a second chance.”
Echoing her sentiment was beauty mogul Charlotte Tilbury, who had high praise for His Majesty. “What he has done with the Prince’s Trust – he’s helped 1.2 million people since he started it in 1976 with his severance pay from the Royal Navy – is incredible.
“I’m an ambassador for Enterprise,” said Charlotte, 51. “He has had 4,000 people in the Enterprise programme alone this year. He’s helped start 410 businesses and he’s added billions to the economy since he started this in the UK.
“We’re here to celebrate 20 years of the Prince’s Trust. He works in 20 countries around the world,” she continued. “It is so inspiring and King Charles is a visionary.”
Highlighting the impact of the trust’s work, the ceremony featured inspirational stories from young people, volunteers and those who support their communities.
START THE PARTY
Kicking off the show and taking to the stage in a bubblegum-pink gown to perform her hit All About Tonight, , Pixie Lott had the crowd up and clapping along.
Before her performance, the award-winning singer shared a piece of advice she wished she could have given her younger self: “To enjoy every moment and know that it always works out,” said Pixie, 33.
“In the end, no matter how hard or fru
