In dazzling evening of music, glamour and philanthropy, a host of A-list stars threw their weight behind the King’s flagship charity as it marked 50 years of helping disadvantaged young people and raised £2.5 million.
HELLO! was media partner for the glittering gala and exclusively joined famous guests at London’s Chancery Rosewood hotel as they celebrated The King’s Trust’s landmark anniversary.
Hosted by Holly Willoughby and Oscar-nominated actor Stanley Tucci, and sponsored by cosmetics queen Charlotte Tilbury, the star-studded Invest in Futures: King’s Trust 50th Anniversary Gala included an electrifying performance by Robbie Williams and an auction featuring unique, money-can’t-buy experiences.
© Dave Benett/Getty ImagesAmong the big-name supporters who were there – many of them King’s Trust ambassadors - were supermodel Jerry Hall, American actress Brooke Shields, beauty entrepreneur Trinny Woodall, actors Dominic West and Colin Salmon and interior designer Kelly Hoppen
Also on the guest list were legendary shoe designer Christian Louboutin, radio presenter Scott Mills, American rapper Eve and her husband, British businessman Maximillion Cooper, actress and singer Molly Rainford and her fiancé, TV presenter Tyler West, and TV personality Tasha Ghouri.
© Hoda DavaineThe event was organised and chaired by the King’s goddaughter, the designer, author and humanitarian India Hicks, who was joined by her daughter Domino, 18, and her 26-year-old son Amory.
Forward-thinking monarch
"I think the world now appreciates what a forward-thinking King we have, who so long ago was thinking about other people, and thinking in a sustainable way. I think he's an extraordinary and remarkable man who sets a very good example, particularly in our very offbeat, off-balance world," she told us.
© Hoda DavaineJerry, who turned heads in a black velvet Tom Ford dress, told us how she and her ex-husband Mick Jagger became ambassadors for the charity – formerly The Prince’s Trust – when it first started 50 years ago.
"They do wonderful work, helping disadvantaged young people, guiding them, helping them with their careers," she said. "I've got my kids involved, and I'm very proud to be involved and proud of the work that the King's Trust does."
"I think he's an extraordinary and remarkable man who sets a very good example, particularly in our very offbeat, off-balance world"
"I think he's wonderful; I'm a huge fan," she added of the King.
© Hoda DavaineAmerican actress Brooke Shields, who was chic in a white floor-length Victoria Beckham dress and red-tinted sunglasses, had flown to London from the US to support her close friend India.
"We talk often about how we need to protect the youth and those who don't have privilege, and that is a huge responsibility that is so beautifully dealt with," she said. "It's important that that type of charity and support starts with where you are, and his support of it really just shows the compassion and care and doing the right thing."
© Hoda DavaineHaving turned 60 last year, she revealed that any thoughts of slowing down have been somewhat derailed, with a new TV show and haircare brand in the pipeline, alongside her role as president of the Actors’ Equity Association.
"I've taken on a little bit more than I should, thinking I’m invincible, but I’m enjoying it," she said.
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To support, donate or volunteer for The King’s Trust visit www.kingstrust.org.uk
