The King today sent his best wishes to new father Ant McPartlin, after being told the star could not join him at Buckingham Palace because he was “helping to breastfeed” his new baby.
Her co-star and friend Dec Donnelly told the sovereign: “He is not here today and he apologizes, he has a week-old baby, he is breastfeeding or helping.”
Charles, laughing, replied: ‘Please give him my regards. Fantastic. Because you’re amazing.’
Ant and his partner Anne-Marie Corbett have announced the birth of their son, Wilder.
Charles, 75, joined Dec and celebrity ambassadors Martin Freeman and Ellie Simmonds, among others, to celebrate the winners of the Prince’s Trust Awards 2024, which recognize young people who have succeeded against the odds, improved their opportunities in life and have had a positive impact. in your local community.
At one point, the King gave up the traditional handshake and punched DJ Tyler West.
King Charles met several celebrities today as he hosted a reception for Prince’s Trust ambassadors at Buckingham Palace.
Charles is seen chatting to Ellie Simmons and NatWest business award winner Laura.
Tyler West and King Charles III fist bump during a reception for the winners of the 20th Prince’s Trust Awards.
Her Majesty looked typically elegant in an impeccably tailored gray suit with a navy polka dot tie and pocket square.
The King also chatted to Love Island star and basketball player Ovie Soko, who is 6ft 7ins tall.
Looking at him, the King joked, “You don’t even have to jump.”
Other stars included Kate Garraway, pop star Pixie Lott and Penny Lancaster, who told the King that her husband Rod Stewart was on tour again.
DJ Cuppy (C) and King Charles III (R) during a reception for the winners of the 20th Prince’s Trust Awards.
The King is seen chatting with Pixie Lott, one of the various celebrity guests in attendance.
Charles, centre, poses with ambassadors and winners of the Prince’s Trust Awards, during a reception for the winners of the 20th Prince’s Trust Awards at Buckingham Palace.
Celebs Go Dating host Anna Williamson told the King, who is still undergoing cancer treatment: “It’s lovely to see you looking so well.”
Among the winners was 18-year-old Arti, who won the Amal Clooney Woman’s Empowerment Award.
She appeared at Buckingham Palace riding a pink rickshaw, which the King had the opportunity to admire as he parked.
The Pink Rickshaw campaign by the state government of India is an initiative to provide pink rickshaws to female passengers with female drivers.
The idea is to increase employment opportunities for vulnerable women and single mothers, like Arti, while also improving women’s access to safe transportation.
Penny Lancaster at the reception for the winners of the 20th Prince’s Trust Awards
Charles talks to Paul, the rising star of L’Oreal Paris,
Laughing Charles laughs with Strictly star Johannes Radebe
Arti’s, the pink rickshaw winner of the Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award, parks during the reception
Charles with Arti, the winner of the Amal Clooney Award for Women’s Empowerment
The UK’s eight award categories include the Enterprise Award, the Education Award, the Breakthrough Award and the Young Change Maker Award.
The others are the Young Achiever Award, the Community Impact Award, the Rising Star Award and the Volunteer of the Year Award.
There were also three Global Awards categories, which are the Global Young Achiever Award, the Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award, and The Prince’s Trust Group Sustainability Award.
The King congratulated the winners in 1844 and the Bow Room, followed by a group photograph at the foot of the Grand Staircase.
He founded The Prince’s Trust in 1976 with his naval pension, and the charity has helped more than a million young people return to education, employment and training.
It’s been a busy week for the King, who is delighted to return to work after being given the all-clear by doctors last month.
Earlier this week he was dubbed the “Compost King” by a group of schoolchildren at the Chelsea Flower Show.
It is one of Charles’ first public events following his return to work following his cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
Camilla recently revealed that Carlos was “excited” to return to royal duties and joked that she had been “trying to stop him” during his cancer treatment.
The Queen, 76, spoke about the monarch’s dedication to his work during her reception at Buckingham Palace to relaunch the Wash Bags Project.
The monarch, 75, returned to public duties last month after doctors said they were satisfied with his progress following his cancer diagnosis in February.
The Prince’s Trust Awards recognize young people who have succeeded against the odds, improved their life opportunities and made a positive impact on their local community.
The 2024 winners include young people who have overcome challenges including poor mental health, educational problems and youth unemployment with the help of the Trust.
The eight UK award categories are: Business Award, Education Award, Breakthrough Award, Young Change Maker Award, Young Achiever Award, Community Impact Award, Rising Star Award and Volunteer of the Year Award.
The three categories of the Global Award are: Global Young Achiever Award, Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award and The Prince’s Trust Group Sustainability Award. His Majesty the King will receive the Chief Executive of The Prince’s Trust, Mr Jonathan Townsend; The King’s Trust International chief executive Will Straw; and The King’s Trust New Zealand chief executive Rod Baxter in the Carnarvon Room.