Charles III improvises as DJ with Idris Elba at Buckingham Palace

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Charles III improvises as DJ with Idris Elba at Buckingham Palace

The gardens of Buckingham Palace hosted a reception organized by Charles III to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust, an organization he founded in 1976. Accompanied by actor Idris Elba and DJ Christian St Louis, the king opened an evening dedicated to the work of the organization, which helps disadvantaged youth. Charles III even took a turn behind the decks alongside Idris Elba, a former beneficiary of the program.

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