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ROYAL RUMBLE: KING CHARLES CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF HIS FOUNDATION, WHILE DAVID BECKHAM AND MERYL STREEP TURN OUT IN FORCE

It's a royally good time for King Charles as he celebrates the 35th anniversary of his beloved foundation, The King's Foundation. And what better way to mark the occasion than with a star-studded awards ceremony at St James' Palace? The monarch was joined by some of the most famous faces in Hollywood and beyond, including David Beckham, who is reportedly on the verge of being knighted (more on that later).

As guests mingled over champagne and canapés, it seemed like old times for King Charles. The 76-year-old monarch proved to be the perfect host, charming everyone from A-listers to charity winners with his quick wit and warm smile. But don't let the jolly atmosphere fool you - this was a serious celebration of the foundation's achievements over the past three decades.

The King's Foundation is a powerhouse of good works, offering education courses for nearly 15,000 students annually, health and wellbeing programmes for almost 2,000 people every year, and placemaking and regeneration projects in the UK and overseas. It's safe to say that Charles' passion project has made a real difference in the world.

And what about David Beckham? The former footballer was beaming as he rubbed shoulders with the likes of Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet, and Penny Lancaster (married to rock star Rod Stewart). He's been tipped for a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours on Saturday, but we're told that this is no surprise - Charles has long been a fan of Beckham's charitable work.

Speaking of which, it was a special night for eight winners who received awards for their outstanding contributions to traditional crafts and environmental education. The Emerging Talent award went to Emily Hurst, a young milliner who learned the heritage craft of straw braiding while on a King's Foundation programme at Highgrove Gardens. She's since become an expert in her field and is making waves with her stunning creations.

Another big winner was Barnaby Horn, who took home the Young Entrepreneur award for developing his own business after honing his traditional milliner skills on the CHANEL and King’s Foundation Métiers d’Art Fellowship in Millinery, based at Highgrove Gardens. His labels are all about pushing the boundaries of millinery as an art form - and we can't wait to see what he comes up with next.

But it wasn't just about the winners - The Harmony Song, composed by Jack Pepper and inspired by Charles' philosophy of Harmony, had its premiere at the ceremony. This is part of a bigger initiative to bring young people together to celebrate the foundation's anniversary and encourage them to get involved in the charity's work.

As one royal insider told us, "The King has been at the forefront of this movement for decades - he's been hailed as a pioneer and visionary by his peers. And now it's time for others to step up and carry on his legacy." With The King's Foundation celebrating 35 years in operation, we can expect big things from Charles and his team.

But there was one notable absentee from the party: Prince William, who has been focusing on his own charitable work as the new heir to the throne. His brother Harry is also distant, living thousands of miles away in the US with wife Meghan Markle (who quit her role as a working royal last year).

As for Charles' plans for his foundation, we're told that he's committed to passing it down to the next generation - but for now, it's all about celebrating 35 years of making a difference. And what better way to do that than with a party featuring some of the most famous faces in the world?

The King's Foundation is a charity like no other, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for this incredible organization.

A Royal Legacy: The King's Foundation Through the Years

The King's Foundation was founded by Charles when he was still Prince of Wales back in 1990. Since then, it has grown into a global powerhouse, with programmes and projects spanning the UK and overseas. Here are just a few highlights from its history:

• In 2003, The King's Foundation launched its first education programme, which now reaches nearly 15,000 students annually.
• In 2010, the charity expanded its reach to include health and wellbeing programmes for almost 2,000 people every year.
• In 2015, The King's Foundation launched its placemaking and regeneration projects in the UK and overseas.

Meet the Winners:

We caught up with some of this year's winners to learn more about their incredible work:

• Emily Hurst: "I was amazed by the heritage craft of straw braiding when I discovered it at university. It was like a whole new world opened up for me."
• Barnaby Horn: "Millinery is all about storytelling - and I want to push that boundary further than ever before."

The Future of The King's Foundation:

As Charles looks to the future, one thing is clear: his foundation will continue to make a real difference in the world. With a new generation of leaders coming on board, we can expect big things from this incredible organization.

But for now, let's just say that it was a royally good time at St James' Palace last night.