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King Charles III celebrated the work of his basis alongside a bunch of celeb ambassadors as he hosted a celebrity-packed occasion at St James Palace.

The monarch was all smiles with David Beckham, who not too long ago grew to become an envoy for the King’s Foundation, as they ready for the inaugural awards ceremony.

Among the visitors have been actor Sienna Miller, broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh, former British Vogue editor Edward Enninful and mannequin Penny Lancaster.

Her husband, Sir Rod Stewart, in addition to Naomi Campbell, are additionally celeb ambassadors of the King’s Foundation alongside Mr Beckham.

In London on Tuesday night, the occasion showcased the work of scholars, academics, alumni and companions who’ve contributed to the organisation’s charitable efforts,

The basis is the custodian of the Highgrove Gardens and affords workshops, programmes and brief programs targeted on heritage and craft expertise at its Barley Court training centre on the property.

Charles and Mr Beckham have been each seen laughing and heard discussing England’s possibilities within the Euro 2024 championships, with the previous Manchester United midfielder telling the King: “We’ll be ready. Gareth will be ready.”

The occasion at St James’s Palace is about to turn into an annual fixture within the King’s Foundation calendar.

Charles introduced the ultimate award of the night, the King Charles III Harmony Award, to South Korean diplomat and former UN secretary common Ban Ki-moon.

During his speech Charles mentioned: “I really am delighted to be here with you all at the inaugural King’s Foundation Awards and to present the first King Charles III Harmony Award.

“This award was created to recognise the individuals who champion the values which underpin the King’s Foundation’s mission and my own hope for a world in which we live in harmony with nature.”

He continued to pay tribute to the diplomat for his “tireless dedication” to selling these values internationally.

Alongside its training programmes to guard conventional expertise, the inspiration, based mostly at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire, goals to revitalise communities by city regeneration and planning, and assist sustainable meals manufacturing and educate rural expertise.