Monarch selects 35 under 35 to champion heritage and innovation in anniversary celebration
King Charles III has unveiled a landmark initiative through The King’s Foundation, offering a major opportunity to rising young talents across the UK. In celebration of the foundation’s 35th anniversary, the monarch announced a specially curated list of 35 “changemakers” under the age of 35, selected for their creative impact and dedication to craftsmanship and innovation.
The King’s Foundation—formerly The Prince’s Foundation—was established in 1990 and serves as an educational charity distinct from The King’s Trust, which focuses on helping vulnerable youth aged 11 to 30. This latest initiative reflects Charles’ enduring commitment to nurturing future generations and preserving heritage crafts.
Chosen through a nationwide search, the ambassadors represent a diverse mix of professions, including silversmiths, inventors, composers, and sustainable designers. They will now work closely with the foundation to promote traditional skills and forward-thinking design.
Among the notable names is Jack Harries, a filmmaker and climate advocate with over 3.5 million YouTube subscribers. Harries gained public attention after being arrested during a 2019 Extinction Rebellion protest—though he was later acquitted—and has since co-founded Earthrise Studio, a media platform focused on environmental storytelling.
Reflecting on his journey, Harries said, “We wanted to bridge the gap and change the perception of what it means to be an environmentalist.” The foundation praised him as a “storyteller who blends art and activism to inspire action and redefine what it means to be a creator in the 21st century.”
Though the foundation has faced scrutiny in recent years, this ambitious campaign has been widely viewed as a positive step toward securing its relevance and impact. With this new generation of changemakers, King Charles appears determined to shape a legacy rooted in both tradition and transformation.
