- King Charles attended the British Asian Trust’s annual gala dinner in London, marking the start of celebrations for its 20th anniversary in 2027.
- Actress and writer Dame Meera Syal highlighted the importance of the King's continued patronage, especially following recent unrest over the murder of Henry Nowak by a Sikh man.
- Dame Meera stated that the King's enduring support for the Trust, which he co-founded in 2007, is considered "very special" given his increased duties as monarch.
- The British Asian Trust, co-founded by Charles as Prince of Wales, runs programmes across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, focusing on mental health, education, child protection and conservation.
- Lord Jitesh Gadhia, the Trust's chairman, noted that the organisation has positively impacted 18.8 million people across South Asia in its 19 years.
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