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BBC Breakfast Airs King Charles Message Marking 50 Years of the King's Trust

The monarch spotlighted the charity's long-term impact, citing support for over 1.3 million people with 92,000 in the UK helped to start businesses.

Overview

  • The BBC One programme paused its live broadcast on Sunday to play the filmed remarks introduced by presenters Roger Johnson and Rachel Burden.
  • King Charles reflected on launching the initiative as Prince of Wales with the goal of helping vulnerable young people into training or work.
  • He highlighted cumulative results of more than 1.3 million young people supported and 92,000 UK business starts enabled.
  • Presenters noted the organisation formerly known as the Prince's Trust is now called the King's Trust.
  • Guest beneficiary Matt Wane said an Instagram advert led him to the Trust after his father's death in 2024, and he is now pursuing work as a DJ.