Few can say they’ve fist bumped the King – but presenter Tyler West has now done so not just once, but four times.
Charles, 77, first broke convention by accepting a warm greeting from the TV and radio star, 30, in place of a handshake in 2022, at an event for The Prince’s Trust.
The pair repeated the custom in 2023, and later in 2024, beaming each time.
And this year, during the King’s Trust 50th anniversary celebration at Royal Albert Hall on Monday, it appeared the monarch’s cheeky side hasn’t disappeared.
Taking to Instagram, Tyler shared a video of all his fist bumps with the royal, captioned: ‘How it started… how it’s going.’
‘How we do,’ he wrote. ‘Forever grateful that I get the opportunity to work with the King’s Trust, they are doing amazing work, especially because it’s something so close to my heart. We can all make a difference.’
Charles and Camilla were joined by A-listers including Lily Collins, George Clooney and Rita Ora for the event to mark half a century of the charity – formerly titled The Prince’s Trust and founded by the monarch in 1976.
The event brought together King’s Trust ambassadors, alumni, staff and volunteers to honour the work of the charity, which supports young people aged 11 to 30 with education, training, and finding jobs.
The evening also celebrated the achievements of the people it has supported over the past 50 years.
Few can say they’ve fist bumped the King – but presenter Tyler West has now done so not just once, but four times. Pictured on Monday
On arrival at the Royal Albert Hall, Charles and Camilla were introduced to King’s Trust Ambassadors and their hosts for the evening, Ant and Dec.
The couple then schmoozed with the Clooneys – with lawyer Amal telling Charles she was ‘proud and grateful’ to be involved in the charity.
Meanwhile, George looked blown away as he shook the monarch’s hand before placing his own on his heart, saying: ‘What can I say? Thank you for inviting me. We very much appreciate it. Thank you.’
In one of the more eye-catching moments of the royal calendar, Queen Camilla – dressed in an electric blue lace evening dress with a purple cape over her shoulders – chatted with the Clooneys about make-up.
Seemingly admiring Amal’s glittering look, which complemented her shimmering gold evening gown, she told her that it was by Charlotte Tilbury, with Camilla, apparently a fellow Tilbury fan, chatting animatedly as George nodded his head in agreement.
Fellow guest Tilbury, who founded the billion-pound brand, confirmed she was both responsible for Amal’s make-up and that the Queen wore her products too.
Charles, 77, first broke convention by accepting a warm greeting from the TV and radio star, 30, in place of a handshake in 2022, at an event for The Prince’s Trust
The pair repeated the custom in 2023 (pictured), and later in 2024, beaming each time
Tyler and King Charles smiled as they fist bumped in 2024
‘Yes she does darling,’ she said. ‘Pillow Talk [her best-selling lipstick] isn’t the number one selling lipstick in the world for nothing!’
Afterwards George, who was standing next to star-struck Naina Chauhan, winner of the women’s empowerment award, said: ‘What an event, isn’t it? What a truly wonderful moment for these young people. An incredible night.’
A King’s Trust Celebration, which brought together ambassadors, alumni, staff and volunteers, to celebrate the work of the charity and the many achievements of the young people it has supported, saw the royal couple earlier on the red carpet.
They were greeted by King’s Trust Ambassadors and hosts for the evening, Ant and Dec.
The King told them they never looked any older every time he saw them. ‘It’s all make-up,’ Ant joked.
Also inside in the arrival line-up was Lily Collins, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kate Garraway, Alesha Dixon and Rochelle Humes.
Camilla was delighted to see Dixon again, who told her: ‘I just want to give you a hug.’
She said afterwards: ‘I’ve met her before and she is just the loveliest person. She wanted to chat about Strictly and all sorts of things. Made me really feel like I knew her. She was also lovely to my nan at the garden party I went to with her and I will never forget that.’
Formerly known as The Prince’s Trust, the charity’s ethos is that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter what their background or the challenges they face.
It helps those aged 11 to 30 from disadvantaged backgrounds to develop essential life skills, get ready for work and access job opportunities, as well as supporting them to find employment or start their own business.
The King set up the charity in 1976 when he was Prince of Wales using his naval pension at a time when many of his critics believed he should not be getting ‘his hands dirty’ in this way.
Since then it has helped more than 1.3 million young people across the UK reach their potential.
Three in four of those it has supported over the last five years have moved into work, education or training.
The event brings together music, comedy and the awards to celebrate the courage, creativity and achievements of young people supported by The King’s Trust in the UK and around the world.
