King Charles hosted a special Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 14, 2026, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust charity. The star-studded event brought together several well-known faces, including Sir Idris Elba, Dame Helen Mirren, Damian Lewis, and Ant and Dec. Despite the rain playing spoilsport, the King went around personally interacting with guests and even briefly stepped behind the DJ booth during the lively event.
King Charles hosted a star-studded garden party at Buckingham Palace on Thursday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust. The monarch was seen interacting with attendees, sharing candid moments with stars including Helen Mirren, Ant and Dec, and Damian Lewis, and even trying out a DJ deck with Idris Elba and DJ Ink — all while Queen Camilla was absent from the gathering.
King Charles shared a warm moment with Sir Idris Elba as he departed the latest Palace garden party celebrating the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust. The monarch waved goodbye to guests while the actor accompanied him out following the star-studded royal event in London.
King Charles showed off his playful side during the latest Buckingham Palace garden party celebrating the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust. The monarch surprised guests by trying out DJing alongside DJ Ink and Idris Elba, prompting cheers and laughter from the crowd during the star-studded royal event in London.
A guest at Buckingham Palace garden party had an unforgettably ecstatic reaction after shaking hands with King Charles. Immediately after the handshake, she became visibly overwhelmed with joy, laughing and smiling brightly.
The Princess of Wales shared a playful moment with two young girls during her visit to REMIDA in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on Thursday. She toured the center to learn how recycled industrial materials are transformed into creative educational tools as part of the renowned Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood learning.
During a recent school visit in Italy, the Princess of Wales was seen gently holding a small newt as children gathered around to observe the creature up close. The moment took place as she spent time discussing the value of outdoor education.
Hollywood icon Dame Helen Mirren greeted King Charles with a respectful curtsy during a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 14. The event was held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The King's Trust, a charity founded by Charles in 1976. Mirren, who has portrayed several royal members—including Queen Elizabeth II—is a longtime supporter of the charity.
King Charles looked sharp as he arrived at the Buckingham Palace garden party celebrating the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust on Thursday. Dressed in a sharp grey morning suit, the King spent time greeting guests and supporters of the charity, which he founded in 1976 to help young people build confidence and access opportunities.
King Charles was greeted with a graceful curtsy while meeting guests at the Buckingham Palace garden party on Tuesday. The event celebrated frontline workers, volunteers, charity supporters, and emergency service personnel from across the United Kingdom.
During her final engagement of the day, the Princess of Wales visited Agriturismo Al Vigneto, a vineyard and farmhouse, where she teamed up with the staff to make tortelli - a traditional pasta dish from the Emilia-Romagna region. Chef Ivan Lampredi praised her cooking skills.
The Princess of Wales tried her hand at traditional pasta making during a visit to the Al Vigneto farmhouse in Parma on Thursday. Guided by chef Ivan Lampredi, the Princess learned how to prepare tortelli, a stuffed pasta dish that is a specialty of the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy.
While greeting crowds in Reggio Emilia on Wednesday, the Princess of Wales paused to warmly greet a person using a wheelchair waiting along the barricades. The Princess bent down to chat and share a smile during the heartfelt interaction.