A royally star-studded gala! Emily Ratajkowski, Dominic West, Sam Smith, Lionel Richie and Kate Moss attend New York bonanza for King Charles’ charity in first major event since The Prince’s Foundation was renamed The King’s Trust

A-list celebrities such as Kate Moss, Sam Smith and Emily Ratajkowski attended a New York bonanza on Thursday night for King Charles‘ charity. 

The star-studded occasion marked the first major event since The Prince’s Foundation was renamed The King’s Trust. 

The event, held at Casa Cipriani in New York, was hosted by King’s Trust Global Ambassadors Lionel Richie and Edward Enninful OBE to help raise funds in support of the youth charity.

There was a surprise performance by Grammy award winner John Legend, who took a break from his role as a judge on the Voice to attend, with the singer seen posing in a white suit and bow tie. 

The Prince’s Trust became the King’s Trust in November last year, in recognition of his accession to the throne, as Charles set up the foundation while he was still the Prince of Wales.  

Emily Ratajkowski at The King’s Trust Global Gala hosted by Lionel Richie and Edward Enninful 

Kate Moss and Charlotte Tilbury posed together at the star-studded event 

Kate Moss looked elegant in a champagne and black gown

Sam Smith attended the event in an all-black leather look

The Prince’s Trust became the King’s Trust in November last year, as Charles set up the foundation while he was still the Prince of Wales

The Trust helps young people aged 11 to 30 get into jobs, education and training – and its beneficiaries have included The Wire and Luther actor Idris Elba, who used a £1,500 grant from it to help start his career.

Lionel Richie praised the King for his committment to the chairty, and touched on how difficult it is for young people to succeed in todays world. 

‘My association with The Trust goes back to the 1980s and so much has been achieved since then but there remains so much more to do. 

‘I remain truly inspired by His Majesty’s commitment to this cause and as Chair of the Global Ambassador Group, I am delighted that we are now The King’s Trust, cementing the future legacy of this work. 

‘The world is tough for young people right now and I’m a huge believer in the approach of The King’s Trust, to create opportunities and equip young people with the skills and self-belief to succeed on their own terms.’ 

Charles once spoke of his hope his two sons William and Harry, now the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex, would take over the Prince’s Trust, which he set up with his £7,400 Navy severance pay in 1976. But William is paving his own way as the new heir to the throne, focusing on homelessness and mental health.

King Charles was seen smiling this week as he returned to public duties for the first time since his cancer diagnosis, smiling and waving as he arrived at a hospital in London. 

His Majesty – who still has the disease and is undergoing treatment – visited the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre with his wife Queen Camilla, meeting patients and staff in his role as the charity’s patron. 

John Legend is understood to have made a surprise performance at the event 

Domnic West looked smart in a black suit and white shirt for the occasion 

Lionel Richie with his partner Lisa Parigi at the star-studded event 

Katherine Jenkins wore a long purple gown for the King’s Trust event on Thursday 

Three young people supported by The Trust also took to the stage to share their personal experiences of taking part in programs in the USA, UK and Barbados. 

Edward Enninful OBE, another King’s Trust Global Ambassador added: ‘This generation has the power to change the world and we all have a duty to address the inequalities which stop any young person from fulfilling their potential. 

‘It’s a huge honour for me to support the organisation, now as The King’s Trust, as it continues to help to bridge the gap, not only in the UK, but where I grew up in Ghana and now here in the USA and many countries around the world.’

The Trust launched its first programs in the USA in 2023 and currently works in New York, Detroit and Chicago to deliver Enterprise Challenge; a schools-based competition for 11-to 16-year-olds to develop their entrepreneurial spirit and business knowledge.

The King’s Trust is expected to extend its work into other parts of the USA and will introduce two new initiatives here this year including a jobs fair and grants.

Irina Shayk wore a black dress to The King’s Trust Global Gala 

Laverne Cox looked elegant in a neutral gown and cape at the event 

Chrissy Teigen looked classy in a black and silver gown with ruffles 

Romero Britto attends The King’s Trust 2024 Global Gala at Cipriani South Street

Sam Smith wore an oversized black leather trench coat to the event 

Kate Moss looked elegant in a champagne dress with black ribbon detail 

 Domnic West, who plays Prince Charles in the last two season of the Crown was also in attendance wearing a very chic black suit.

Last week the star revealed how his cheating scandal with his co-star Lily James in 2020 and the media storm that followed helped inform him of how to play Prince Charles in the final two series of Netflix’s The Crown.

Chrissy Teigen was also there in a lovely sheer black tiered dress with a plunging neckline and a lacy bodice that exposed her trim arms.

The dress featured a multi-tiered skirt with black lace trim and sequins that glittered through the translucent dark fabric.

She wore her voluminous caramel-colored hair down and styled with a middle part to frame her elegantly made-up face and winning smile.

Dana Blumberg and Robert Kraft pose for a photo together outside The King’s Trust Global Gala in New York

Emily Ratajkowski attends The King’s Trust 2024 Global Gala at Cipriani South Street

Yasmin Wijnaldum looked sophisticated in a black dress for the star-studded occasion 

Kate Beckinsale worse a sheer white gown and platform heels for Thursday night’s occasion 

Teyana Taylor looked elegant in a black belted coat and heeled boats for the occasion 

Teyana Taylor looked effortlessly cool in an all-black ensemble when she graced the red carpet of the King’s Trust Global Gala.

The 33-year-old singer and actress showed off an edgy update on classic elegance with a sleek black coat dress that reached down to her knees.

The songstress put on a striking display on the red carpet by pretending to snap photos with her Judith Leiber Camera Flash, a crystal-covered clutch made to look like a classic film camera, which the designer sells for just under $6,000 on her website.

Teyana, who was seen earlier this year filming Paul Thomas Anderson’s next film opposite Leonardo DiCaprio, had unusual draw strings running up to her shoulders and cinching her coat together across her midriff.

Eva Omaghomi, 43, looked chic in a colorful metallic dress with a blue purse.

She has worked for the King and Queen for 16 years, most recently being promoted to a newly created role of director of community engagement in 2021.

Bella Tilbury wore a pastel blue dress with belt detail as she attended the King’s Trust event 

Eva Omaghomi wore a floral gown to the King’s Trust event on Thursday night 

Dame Karen Pierce attends The King’s Trust 2024 Global Gala in New York 

Helena Christensen looked stunning in a black and white floral gown and matching shoes 

Demetra Pinsent was all smiles as she dazzled in a red gown at the Global Gala in New York

Iris Law, the daughter of Jude Law and Sadie Frost, wore a plunging white ensemble to the gala 

Christine Centenera stuns in a bright dress outside the King’s Trusts Global Gala in New York