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Several stars joined Charles III to mark a special occasion.
On Thursday, the British monarch held the King’s Foundation’s annual awards ceremony at St James’ Palace in London. The organization is now in its 35th year. People Magazine It has been reported.
David Beckham, Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep were among the famous faces discovered at the event featuring 200 guests. Stanley Tucci and Penny Lancaster were also present.
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David Beckham, Meryl Streep and Kate Winslet meet with Charles III at the King Foundation Awards ceremony on June 12th, 2025. (Chris J. Ratcliffe/Pool/AFP Getty Images)
Beckham’s appearance is worth noting as it is reportedly 50 years old is ready Become a knight by the king. His wife, Victoria Beckham, was known as “Lady Beckham.” The co-owner of Intermiami CF and Salford City became the foundation’s ambassador in 2024.
Fox News Digital reached out to Beckham and Buckingham Palace spokesmen for comment.
People say the charity has trained more than 115,000 students in traditional craft and environmental education during its 35-year tenure. The outlet noted that it had a positive impact on the lives of over 500,000 people through sustainable urban planning.
Raymond Blanc, left, Alan Ticchmarsh and Penny Lancaster will be attending the 35th anniversary Kings Foundation Awards ceremony. Lancaster is married to Rod Stewart. (Chris J. Ratcliffe-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
The King’s Foundation was started in 1990 by Charles, age 76. He was Prince of Wales. His goal was to support “a community where people, places and planets can coexist in harmony.”
Today, the charity offers education courses to approximately 15,000 students per year. Overseas projects revitalize communities and historic buildings and project health and happiness programs of around 2,000 people each year.
Meryl Streep and Kate Winslet had previously met King Charles. (Chris J. Ratcliffe/Pool/AFP Getty Images)
People reported that the king had given the Charles III Harmony Award to Professor Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh. The 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner has established over 50 social business companies and encourages sustainable projects.
In 2024, Beckham announced in a statement that he is eager to work with the foundation to inspire young people in his home country.
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Meryl Streep, David Beckham and Kate Winslet were all smiling as they were welcomed up to Charles III. (Chris J. Ratcliffe-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
“I am excited to have the opportunity to work with the King’s Foundation and help raise awareness of the work of charities,” Beckham said at the time.
“I have always wanted to help young people broaden their horizons, and I am particularly looking forward to supporting the foundation’s educational programs and efforts to ensure that young people have greater access to nature,” he shared.
“I also have a personal mission to learn more about country skills, as I cultivated a love for the countryside. [are] It is at the heart of the foundation’s work,” he added.
At the Kings Foundation awards ceremony, David Beckham, Meryl Streep and Kate Winslet will stand in place of King Charles III. (Chris J. Ratcliffe/Pool/AFP Getty Images)
The star received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 2003. Guardian He also noted that the former Manchester United player was proposed to receive the Order more than a decade ago when he was nominated in 2011.
In addition to playing more than 100 times for the English national soccer team, Beckham is recognized for his charity work with children from underprivileged backgrounds, People Magazine reported.
“It’s totally ridiculous that it took me to honor David Beckham, a Knights phenomenon,” royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams previously told Fox News Digital.
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David Beckham shakes and shakes his hand with King Charles III. (Chris J. Ratcliffe/Pool/AFP Getty Images)
“He has done a lot for charities, especially UNICEF, and was involved in bringing the Olympics to London in 2012,” he shared. “The value of his support is simply amazing. I am fascinated by everything about him, from his tattoos to his footwear. His wife, Victoria, also received for her work as a designer. Spice Girls membersone of the most successful girls bands of all time. ”
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Last month, Beckham joined Charles at the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show in London, people reported. The outlet pointed out that Beckham was wearing a rose named in the king’s honor.
He previously attended a King Foundation celebration dinner in February with 51-year-old Victoria at High Grove House, the residence of King’s family.
