King Charles III hosted a star-studded reception at Buckingham Palace on June 25, 2025, which celebrated the winners of the King’s Trust Awards 2025. In attendance were actor George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney. The event was ultimately inspiring, due largely to the extraordinary accomplishments of the award winners. It highlighted the surging connection between the Clooneys and the British royal family.
As King Charles welcomed the Clooneys, he could be seen grinning broadly, bringing with it an unexpected element of warmth and friendliness. George Clooney was able to make conversation with the King while Amal looked on with a charming smile, displaying their warm intimacy. Her brilliant black off-the-shoulder cocktail dress created a sharp looking contrast with the unpretentious grandeur of the palace.
This visit turned out to be the latest chapter in the Clooneys’ developing friendship with the British royals. Their initial meeting was in 2018 when they were both guests at Windsor Castle for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding. Since then the Clooneys have been engaged with the royal family three times in total. Perhaps the most memorable was the reception then-Prince Charles threw at Buckingham Palace in 2019. When that time came, George wore a sharp gray suit that matched the stately vibe of the palace.
The warm reception commemorated a significant milestone for the King’s Trust International. It celebrated the organization’s 10th anniversary at this ceremonial gala. Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla shared highlights from the evening on their newly-branded official X account. They produced a charming video to praise the winners of the competitive smart city awards.
In addition to the Clooneys, charter school champion and makeup mogul Charlotte Tilbury was on hand at the gala as well. It didn’t hurt that photographers got fantastic shots of King Charles III and George Clooney fooling around, showing deep respect and affection for one another. The lavish spectacle served a second purpose — one that celebrated extraordinary accomplishment while reaffirming historic connections between Hollywood and monarchy.
The Clooneys’ long cultivated ties with the British royal family should come as little surprise. And clearly they had an amazing time holidaying in Italy with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. In early 2019, Amal helped host Meghan’s lavish baby shower in New York City. These relatable interactions reveal a friendship that extends well beyond the State Dinner.
