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King Charles III, Lionel Richie, and Queen Camilla | Source: Getty Images
King Charles III, Lionel Richie, and Queen Camilla | Source: Getty Images

15+ Top Stars' Looks at the 5th Annual King's Trust Global Gala – 20 Photos

Akhona Zungu
Apr 30, 2026
05:35 A.M.

One red carpet. One royal couple. And fashion moments that left the internet with a lot of thoughts. Scroll all the way down to see every stunning photo from the night.

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The 5th annual King's Trust Global Gala swept into Christie's New York in Midtown on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 — and it was nothing short of spectacular.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla capped a full day of New York engagements with an evening surrounded by celebrities, philanthropists, and young people whose lives have been transformed by the Trust.

The charity, now celebrating its 50th anniversary, helps young people access job training, resources, and opportunities to get into the workforce.

Singer Lionel Richie, former British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, and beauty mogul Charlotte Tilbury co-chaired the glittering event. Guests including Donatella Versace and Martha Stewart mingled with the royal couple as participants from the Trust's programmes — including a youth entrepreneurship group from Chicago — shared their stories. Last year's gala raised $2.5 million (approx. £1.85 million) for the cause.

But let's talk about what everyone really came to see: the fashion.

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Iman delivered one of the most commanding looks of the night. The legendary supermodel arrived in a sharp, structured all-black ensemble featuring a structured, padded-shoulder jacket, wide-leg trousers and — the showstopper — a sweeping floor-length train that pooled dramatically behind her on the red carpet.

A oversized black sculptural bow at her back completed a look that was equal parts avant-garde and regal. Diamond drop earrings and deep red nails added just the right edge.

Fans online were transfixed — though not always for the same reasons. "Why she keep moving her bottom lip like that?" one viewer puzzled aloud. No one could argue she wasn't the most-watched woman in the room.

Anna Wintour, meanwhile, did what Anna Wintour does: arrived completely on her own terms. The Vogue editor-in-chief wore a flowing white-and-olive floral printed dress layered beneath a long, structured blush-pink double-breasted coat.

An ornate gemstone necklace — deep amethyst and amber stones — sat boldly at her collar, while her signature dark oversize sunglasses and cropped bob remained firmly, gloriously unchanged. Strappy olive heeled sandals finished the ensemble.

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That last detail did not go unnoticed. "Wintour and the same shoes, decade after decade!" one amused watcher marvelled. At this point, those shoes are legacy pieces.

Scroll down to see all the photos from this unforgettable night.

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Supermodel Iman commands the red carpet at Christie's New York in a razor-sharp black structured ensemble with power shoulders, wide-leg trousers, and a sweeping floor-length train that stretches dramatically across the carpet behind her, her hand planted firmly on her hip.

Supermodel Iman commands the red carpet at Christie's New York in a razor-sharp black structured ensemble with power shoulders, wide-leg trousers, and a sweeping floor-length train that stretches dramatically across the carpet behind her, her hand planted firmly on her hip.

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A close-up reveals the full impact of Iman's beauty look: smoky, heavily lined eyes, a deep brown lip, and long crystal drop earrings catching the light beneath the sculptural black satin bow rising behind her head.

A close-up reveals the full impact of Iman's beauty look: smoky, heavily lined eyes, a deep brown lip, and long crystal drop earrings catching the light beneath the sculptural black satin bow rising behind her head.

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King Charles III, dressed in a classic navy blue suit with a pale lavender tie and white pocket square, escorts Queen Camilla — elegant in a dark olive and black leopard-print dress with a small black clutch — as the royal couple makes their entrance into the venue, cameras rolling and attendees beaming behind them.

King Charles III, dressed in a classic navy blue suit with a pale lavender tie and white pocket square, escorts Queen Camilla — elegant in a dark olive and black leopard-print dress with a small black clutch — as the royal couple makes their entrance into the venue, cameras rolling and attendees beaming behind them.

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Martha Stewart glitters from head to toe in a floor-length, long-sleeved deep navy sequin gown with intricate beaded detailing across the shoulders, holding a matching dark clutch and finishing the look with black open-toe heels and delicate drop earrings.

Martha Stewart glitters from head to toe in a floor-length, long-sleeved deep navy sequin gown with intricate beaded detailing across the shoulders, holding a matching dark clutch and finishing the look with black open-toe heels and delicate drop earrings.

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Donatella Versace stuns in a form-fitting powder blue gown featuring a sheer mesh bodice and sleeves patterned with silver glittering checkerboard squares, the same geometric motif tapering down the skirt into scattered diamond shapes toward the hem.

Donatella Versace stuns in a form-fitting powder blue gown featuring a sheer mesh bodice and sleeves patterned with silver glittering checkerboard squares, the same geometric motif tapering down the skirt into scattered diamond shapes toward the hem.

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A close-up portrait of Donatella highlights her striking green eyes framed by golden eyeshadow, her platinum blonde hair swept to one side, and large crystal teardrop earrings that brush her shoulders above the gown's embellished neckline.

A close-up portrait of Donatella highlights her striking green eyes framed by golden eyeshadow, her platinum blonde hair swept to one side, and large crystal teardrop earrings that brush her shoulders above the gown's embellished neckline.

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Anna Wintour poses in her full ensemble on the step-and-repeat: the olive-and-white floral dress visible beneath an open blush coat, her jewelled necklace and strappy olive sandals catching the eye, sunglasses firmly in place as she stands one hand in pocket.

Anna Wintour poses in her full ensemble on the step-and-repeat: the olive-and-white floral dress visible beneath an open blush coat, her jewelled necklace and strappy olive sandals catching the eye, sunglasses firmly in place as she stands one hand in pocket.

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Charlotte Tilbury works the indoor step-and-repeat in a black lace semi-sheer gown scattered with tiny crystals, paired with a dramatic floor-length lace cape, layered silver chain necklaces, chandelier earrings, and sparkling embellished heels, her auburn waves cascading freely.

Charlotte Tilbury works the indoor step-and-repeat in a black lace semi-sheer gown scattered with tiny crystals, paired with a dramatic floor-length lace cape, layered silver chain necklaces, chandelier earrings, and sparkling embellished heels, her auburn waves cascading freely.

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Shot outside against a vintage cream convertible with red leather interior, Charlotte arrives in the same lace look accessorised with cat-eye sunglasses, as she poses beside the velvet rope.

Shot outside against a vintage cream convertible with red leather interior, Charlotte arrives in the same lace look accessorised with cat-eye sunglasses, as she poses beside the velvet rope.

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Stella McCartney cuts a sleek, fashion-forward figure in a midnight navy satin dress with dramatic flutter sleeves, the skirt ruched and gathered at one hip to reveal sheer black polka-dot tights beneath, finished with a small black beaded clutch and sheer sandals.

Stella McCartney cuts a sleek, fashion-forward figure in a midnight navy satin dress with dramatic flutter sleeves, the skirt ruched and gathered at one hip to reveal sheer black polka-dot tights beneath, finished with a small black beaded clutch and sheer sandals.

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A close-up portrait of Stella shows her blue-grey eyes and centre-parted, honey-toned hair worn loose and natural, her expression cool and direct against the Christie's red backdrop.

A close-up portrait of Stella shows her blue-grey eyes and centre-parted, honey-toned hair worn loose and natural, her expression cool and direct against the Christie's red backdrop.

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Nina Dobrev turns heads in a strapless deep teal satin ballgown with a ruched sweetheart bodice, a full skirt with a thigh-high front slit, and a trailing hem — the whole look anchored by delicate chandelier earrings, a tennis bracelet, and barely-there strappy heeled sandals.

Nina Dobrev turns heads in a strapless deep teal satin ballgown with a ruched sweetheart bodice, a full skirt with a thigh-high front slit, and a trailing hem — the whole look anchored by delicate chandelier earrings, a tennis bracelet, and barely-there strappy heeled sandals.

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Karlie Kloss delivers a monochromatic masterclass in red, wearing a sleek, column-style scarlet gown with a single-shoulder halter neckline and a dramatic floor-length cape cascading from one shoulder, the entire look — down to her heels — in the same bold crimson.

Karlie Kloss delivers a monochromatic masterclass in red, wearing a sleek, column-style scarlet gown with a single-shoulder halter neckline and a dramatic floor-length cape cascading from one shoulder, the entire look — down to her heels — in the same bold crimson.

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Meghann Fahy opts for understated elegance in a floor-length dark chocolate brown jersey gown with an asymmetric draped neckline, long fitted sleeves, and a knotted waist detail, her blonde hair worn loose and she clasps her hands softly in front of her.

Meghann Fahy opts for understated elegance in a floor-length dark chocolate brown jersey gown with an asymmetric draped neckline, long fitted sleeves, and a knotted waist detail, her blonde hair worn loose and she clasps her hands softly in front of her.

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Jasmine Tookes stops traffic in a column gown that pairs a silver crystal-encrusted strapless front with bold black side panels and a black train pooling behind her, the contrasting colour-blocking creating a corseted illusion silhouette that is pure red carpet material.

Jasmine Tookes stops traffic in a column gown that pairs a silver crystal-encrusted strapless front with bold black side panels and a black train pooling behind her, the contrasting colour-blocking creating a corseted illusion silhouette that is pure red carpet material.

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Natasha Poonawalla brings maximalist Indian-inspired glamour in a cream halterneck crop top and ruched skirt adorned with vivid multicoloured embroidered motifs, paired with an extraordinary sculptural collar necklace centred with an emerald green stone, stacked gold cuffs, and a gold-tipped clutch, her hair swept into a high bun.

Natasha Poonawalla brings maximalist Indian-inspired glamour in a cream halterneck crop top and ruched skirt adorned with vivid multicoloured embroidered motifs, paired with an extraordinary sculptural collar necklace centred with an emerald green stone, stacked gold cuffs, and a gold-tipped clutch, her hair swept into a high bun.

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Gala co-chair Lionel Richie beams on the red carpet in a sharp double-breasted black suit over a crisp white shirt, finished with a black-and-white houndstooth tie and polished black dress shoes, his signature warm smile firmly in place.

Gala co-chair Lionel Richie beams on the red carpet in a sharp double-breasted black suit over a crisp white shirt, finished with a black-and-white houndstooth tie and polished black dress shoes, his signature warm smile firmly in place.

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Model Madison Headrick keeps it sleek in a strapless black satin corset gown, the structured boned bodice fastened with a row of small buttons down the centre front, transitioning into a smooth fitted floor-length skirt, accessorised with just a delicate diamond necklace.

Model Madison Headrick keeps it sleek in a strapless black satin corset gown, the structured boned bodice fastened with a row of small buttons down the centre front, transitioning into a smooth fitted floor-length skirt, accessorised with just a delicate diamond necklace.

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Lisa Parigi radiates sunshine in a sunshine-yellow jacquard column gown with thin spaghetti straps and an all-over floral pattern in gold, red, and green, carrying a small glittering spherical clutch, wearing a pearl choker and bracelet, and flashing a wide, joyful smile.

Lisa Parigi radiates sunshine in a sunshine-yellow jacquard column gown with thin spaghetti straps and an all-over floral pattern in gold, red, and green, carrying a small glittering spherical clutch, wearing a pearl choker and bracelet, and flashing a wide, joyful smile.

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Karen Elson is head-to-toe in richly textured crushed crimson velvet, the full-length long-sleeved gown catching the light in shifting waves, set off by long dangling crystal earrings, a stacked gold cuff bracelet, red nails, and matching dark burgundy pointed-toe flats.

Karen Elson is head-to-toe in richly textured crushed crimson velvet, the full-length long-sleeved gown catching the light in shifting waves, set off by long dangling crystal earrings, a stacked gold cuff bracelet, red nails, and matching dark burgundy pointed-toe flats.

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