Chris J. Ratcliffe - WPA Pool/Getty King Charles got support from celebrities including David Beckham, Meryl Streep and Kate Winslet at a palace event celebrating The King's Foundation The King, 76, handed out awards to recognize those championing sustainability and environmental education The King's reunion with Beckham comes amid rumors that the soccer star will be knighted King Charleshad support from some famous faces as he marked a special anniversary. On Thursday, June 12, the British monarch, 76, attended The King's Foundation annual awards ceremony at St. James's Palace in London as the organization marked its 35th anniversary year. The event celebrated the work of students, teachers, alumni and partners who have contributed to the foundation's work across various sectors such as sustainability, traditional heritage skills and environmental education. Meryl Streep,David BeckhamandKate Winsletwere among the 200 guests in attendance, and the trio were photographed sharing a laugh with King Charles. Beckham, who became anambassadorfor the King's Foundation in 2024, has teamed up with the King and the British royal family often, and the soccer star isreportedly going to receive a knighthoodin King Charles' birthday honors list this week. Beckham, 50, received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) back in 2003. Chris J. Ratcliffe - WPA Pool/Getty Streep, 75, and Winslet, 49, have also met Charles on previous occasions. Stanley Tucci, Alan Titchmarsh and Penny Lancaster also brought star power to the event, with the celebrities helping to honor individuals across nine award categories. The King presented the King Charles III Harmony Award, a special honor to recognize long-term commitment to creating a world where people, places and the planet can live in harmony. The recipient was Professor Muhammad Yunus from Bangladesh, a 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate who has founded more than 50 social business companies and encouraged sustainable projects. Chris J. Ratcliffe - WPA Pool/Getty Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! This year's awards ceremony comes as the charity revealed it has trained more than 115,000 students in traditional crafts and environmental education over its 35-year tenure, welcomed more than 2.5 million visitors to its U.K. destinations, and positively affected more than 500,000 lives through sustainable urban planning. Chris J. Ratcliffe - WPA Pool/Getty The King's Foundation was founded by Charles when he was the Prince of Wales in 1990 in order to support communities where people, places and the planet can coexist harmoniously. The charity offers education courses for almost 15,000 students annually, health and well-being programs for nearly 2,000 people every year and spearheads placemaking and regeneration projects in the U.K. and overseas to revitalise communities and historic buildings. Read the original article onPeople
