What Does The Prince’s Trust Do?

In 1976, King Charles—then Prince Charles—used his Navy severance pay to launch a charity called The Prince’s Trust to help disadvantaged youth. The charity is the focus of an episode of season five of The Crown, and actor Dominic West—who plays Prince Charles—offered to quit his position of ambassador with the Trust due to his role on the show. However, the King’s private secretary said it was not necessary, telling West, in essence, “You do what you like, you’re an actor. It’s nothing to do with us.” As West told Radio Times, “I think that’s probably how [Charles] regards it…. Read Full Article