In a new collaboration, King Charles and actor Idris Elba are joining forces for a Netflix documentary that will explore the lasting global impact of The King’s Trust, marking the charity’s 50th anniversary.
It comes after The King partnered with Apple Music to release a playlist of his favourite music from across the Commonwealth to mark Commonwealth Day.
At the centre of the documentary, according to Netflix, will be stories of some of those the charity has helped around the world.
This partnership carries a deeply personal resonance for Idris Elba. Before becoming a globally recognised star in Luther, The Wire, and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Elba was an aspiring actor who received an arts grant from The Prince’s Trust. That support enabled him to study acting.
Speaking about the documentary, Idris Elba said ‘The King’s Trust gave me an opportunity that changed my life. At a time when I didn’t have the resources to pursue my ambitions, they offered real, practical support — including financial help — that helped me take those first steps to advance my career’.
‘Today, through the Elba Hope Foundation, I’m focused on creating those same opportunities for young people who are full of potential but lacking access. Around the world, millions are still waiting for that one door to open. This documentary is about shining a light on what’s possible when it does — and why the work of The King’s Trust remains so important.’
