King Charles III of the United Kingdom Instagram – At our Invest in Futures gala dinner on Thursday, @PrincesTrust supporter @twhiddleston read a special message from His Majesty The King to the audience: “Ladies and Gentlemen, I am enormously grateful to you all for taking the time to attend this evening’s “Invest in Futures” gala dinner. “I really am so pleased that The Trust’s work continues to go from strength to strength, having, in recent years, expanded from its mission in the United Kingdom to now supporting young people in twenty-three countries. Celebrating the global impact of this work is an achievement which, I must confess, I could not have dreamed of back in 1976 when I started The Trust, using, at that time, my Royal Navy severance pay when I left the Service to help disadvantaged young people achieve their full potential. Its mission remains the same today – to help young people into secure, sustainable jobs and enterprises, enabling them to build brighter futures. “In the beginning, I hoped that by supporting young people to develop their latent skills and to find work or training, The Trust would perhaps be able to help change some individuals’ lives for the better. I am thrilled to say that it has now worked with over one million young people, helping them to start careers, launch businesses and re-engage with education. “I am enormously inspired by the determination and commitment of young people, one of whom you will hear from later. They are changemakers; they will shape the world’s future and we must support them to realise their dreams. “Looking ahead, I very much hope The Trust can continue to help young people and communities to understand the immeasurable difference they can make to our society when they choose positive paths in life and achieve their goals. That way they can help and build a brighter future. “CHARLES R” The Peninsula London