Anna Wintour, Lionel Richie, and Martha Stewart were among the guests at King Charles III's star-studded charity gala in New York. The Greater Together Reception, held Wednesday evening at Christie's in Midtown Manhattan, drew a slew of American and British celebrities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the King's Trust. The event also promoted transatlantic ties during the monarch's week-long visit to the U.S.
King Charles' Speech and Jokes
During his speech, King Charles made several jokes and praised Lionel Richie's singing voice. "I hesitate to make another speech because I may have had enough," he quipped. Referring to Richie, who performed at the monarch's coronation in 2023, the King joked, "I don't know how he does it; he must gargle with port or something." In a more poignant moment, he thanked attendees for supporting his charity's efforts, saying, "I won't see the long-distance future, but I'm enormously grateful to you all for what you can all do as supporters to help this vital endeavor."
Celebrity Guests
Wintour, who paired a cream-colored trench coat with her signature sunglasses, was joined by fashion designers Donatella Versace and Stella McCartney, as well as supermodels Iman and Karlie Kloss. Makeup mogul Charlotte Tilbury was seen with magazine editor Edward Enninful OBE and Martha Stewart. The King was also joined on stage by Lionel Richie, who performed earlier in the evening.
Royal Tour Highlights
Earlier that day, the King and Queen visited the 9/11 Memorial and met with first responders and victims' families. The King also met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. At a separate event, Queen Camilla met with Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker at the New York Public Library. The royals began their four-day U.S. visit Monday with a meeting with President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House, followed by a private tea and a tour of the South Lawn. On Tuesday, King Charles addressed Congress, marking only the second time a British monarch has spoken to both houses.
