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What is The King's Trust, and why did it come up on his birthday?
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The king turned 78 on the day. Instead of a formal engagement, he joined Elton John, 79, on his Rocket Hour radio special, and reports call the celebration less official than expected.
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The King's Trust is Charles's charity for disadvantaged young people, and much of the hour went to it. It is marking 50 years. Many musicians have backed it since the early eighties, Elton John among them.
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It began in 1976 as the Prince's Trust. In 1986, Elton John sang I'm Still Standing at the Trust's tenth birthday, and Charles recalled that night on air. The special went out on 14 November.
- 1976Founded as Prince's Trust
- 1986Still Standing at Trust's tenth birthday
- 14 November 2026Special released on Apple Music
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