King Charles has appointed Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet as the newest ambassador of The King’s Foundation as the organisation celebrates its 35th anniversary.
Established in 1990 when the monarch was still the Prince of Wales, The King’s Foundation is dedicated to preserving traditional skills, championing sustainable living, and empowering communities through education and heritage.
In a statement, Winslet expressed her enthusiasm about joining the foundation, saying: “I am delighted to become an Ambassador for The King’s Foundation in the charity’s 35th anniversary year. One of my passions is exploring ways that we can protect and promote the natural world – something I have in common with His Majesty! I am therefore thrilled to put this passion into practice by working with The King’s Foundation. I look forward to supporting the charity’s life-changing work to build sustainable communities and transform lives into the future.”
Winslet joins a prestigious list of ambassadors, including David Beckham, Sienna Miller, Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster, rugby star Maro Itoje, and TV personalities such as Alan Titchmarsh, Sarah Beeny, Patrick Grant, George Clarke, Jools Holland, and chef Raymond Blanc.
A spokesperson for the foundation commented on the new appointment:“It has been fantastic to get to know Kate, and we are thrilled she was able to spend time with our students, alumni and Royal Founding President at The King’s Foundation Awards earlier this month. We look forward to working with Kate to promote our work over many years to come.”
Winslet’s commitment to environmental advocacy aligns closely with King Charles' long-standing passion for sustainability and conservation, marking a fitting partnership for the next chapter of the Foundation’s mission.