A must read:
https://theroyalrundown.substack.com/p/the-charity-that-charles-built?sd=pf
A vice-president at Coca-Cola once remarked that if King Charles were in industry, he would be Steve Jobs or Richard Branson.
That vice-president knew what he was talking about, as he had firsthand knowledge of The King’s work and capabilities. His name is James Sommerville, and he owed his start in business to The Prince’s Trust, the blockbuster charity started by then Prince Charles in 1976.
For millions of people, it’s been a distinct blessing that The King was actually not in industry, and instead devoted his time and energy to the business of charity, with one simple goal: to help as many people as possible.
His charities are too many to list, it’s been reported that even his staff struggle to name them all, between the groups he’s personally founded, and the hundreds more to which he lends his support.
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Wembley - Concierto de The Prince's Trust 1987
Mark King, Ray Cooper, Bryan Adams, Midge Ure, John Illsley, Joan Armatrading, Paul Young, Rick Parfitt; Francis Rossi, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler; Rod Stewart, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner, Phil Collins, Howard Jones.
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"I have a secret."
Arthur looks up from a report and glances across the room absentmindedly to Merlin holding a dagger he was polishing in his lap as he watches Arthur with a tilt of his head.
Arthur huffs a laugh, "Is it that you're secretly a girl?"
Merlin's lips tick upward for just a moment before continuing his stare.
Arthur watches him for a few moments, and then puts his quill down.
"You have a secret." Arthur repeats seriously.
Merlin just smiles, a small one, "I have a secret. It's an important one. But I can't tell you the secret. And I can't tell you why I can't tell you."
Arthur squints his eyes as Merlin looks down to keep polishing.
"Are you in danger?"
Merlin pauses to think which makes Arthur clench his fists in worry, not that he'd say that.
"...I suppose," He says slowly, thinking over his words, "But it's to my understanding- at this time at least -that it's no more or less dangerous for me whether you know or not. I do think it may be more dangerous for you if you know though."
Arthur hums and watches Merlin's face but sees nothing but earnestness as they meet eyes across the room.
"And why do you tell me this?"
Merlin just smiles again, but bigger this time, "I've decided I trust you with it. I trusted you before of course," he add hurriedly as if Arthur would ever think otherwise,
"But I just realized that I trust you with this, too. And this is something I've never trusted anyone enough to share it with- before I mean. And if it comes up, well, I'd rather be able to tell you that I can't tell you then to lie to you. So, this is me telling you there's a secret."
Arthur looks thoughtfully before raising one eyebrow along with a ghost of a smirk on his face, "So you have a secret you can't tell me. But you trust me with it. When do I get to hear the secret?"
Merlin leans his head on his hand as he looks sideways at him impishly, "I will tell you no lie if you ask."
Arthur hears the unspoken words bright as day:
I'm not going to say anything by myself cause I don't think it's time yet, but I will tell you the truth regardless if you so choose.
Arthur hums to himself before nodding once and then twice, ignoring the giddiness in his heart.
Picking up his quill again, he says, "You missed a spot," so he can hear his manservant squawk from across the room, "I'm not finished yet, you prat!"
They meet gazes one more time with matching fire in their eyes and grins on their faces before resuming their activities.
It's nice to be trusted.
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I'm just laughing my ass off at the fact that Catherine and Charlotte technically didn't wear tiaras, but those headpieces sure looked like one. And I'm happy to know that the artisan was once helped by The Prince's Trust. It's a nice touch. Also, all the Wales children being there, away from feather blocked H, is really great.
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