During the star-studded King’s Trust Awards in London’s Royal Festival Hall on 26 June, Roslyn, a young woman from Saint Lucia received the King’s Trust Global Young Achiever Award presented by Nigerian DJ, producer and ambassador for The Trust, DJ Cuppy.

Founded by His Majesty King Charles III, the former Prince of Wales, The King’s Trust International, supports young people across the world through employment, education and enterprise programmes. This year, the charity celebrates ten years since it expanded its work globally, bringing its programmes to over 100,000 young people in under-served communities.

The King’s Trust Awards celebrate young people who have participated in King’s Trust programmes around the world. Guests at the ceremony included Amal Clooney, Charlotte Tilbury MBE, DJ Cuppy, among many others.

At the awards ceremony, Roslyn was surprised on stage with a video from Paris Saint-German players including Ousmane Dembélé congratulating her on her win.

The Global Young Achiever, Roslyn has overcome personal challenges, including hardship and trauma, proving that resilience and ambition can thrive against all odds. After taking part in the King’s Trust 12-week TEAM programme, delivered in partnership with the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force and funded by Sandals Foundation and The Maria Holder Memorial Trust, Roslyn was able to develop key skills from communication to confidence, transforming her into an inspiring young woman who is taking charge of her future. She is now working in a bakery whilst also supporting elementary school children in their educational journeys, empowering and supporting the next generation.

Highlights

• Roslyn from Saint Lucia received the King’s Trust Global Young Achiever Award at The King’s Trust and TK Maxx and Homesense Awards in London’s Royal Festival Hall.

• The Global Young Achiever Award sponsored by Watches of Switzerland Group celebrates an outstanding young person on a King’s Trust programme around the world.

• Ahead of the ceremony, Roslyn met His Majesty King Charles III during a reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the winners’ achievements.