Former Spice Girls member Geri Horner attended the Princes Trust Awards, an event she has long supported through the charity she helped launch decades ago. At fifty, Horner greeted King Charles III with warmth, sharing a kiss on both cheeks and praising him as a modern monarch who believes in investing in peoples potential and talent.
Horner later described the king as someone who blends tradition with forward thinking, noting that Charles founded the Princes Trust at a young age and has used his role to nurture young people who show promise. She stressed that leadership can come in many forms, and in her view, Charles uses his platform to open doors for others rather than simply controlling the reins of power.
Historical recollections from the press recall a lighthearted moment from the 1990s when Spice Girls members interacted with the future king during charity activities. The anecdotes, though playful in nature, are often cited as part of the early rapport that developed between the group and members of the royal family. In later years a friendship emerged between Horner and Charles, built on shared charitable commitments and a mutual interest in empowering youth through the arts and education.
Recent reports also highlighted other prominent attendees at Princes Trust events, including celebrated figures from film and television who joined the cause to spotlight the importance of philanthropy and mentorship for the next generation.