TELLY favourites Ant & Dec are set to host a royal awards event amid the Royal Jubilee year honouring some of the extraordinary achievements of young people supported by the charity across Britain, Politicalite can exclusively reveal.
An ITV source told Politicalite the Princes Trust Awards 2022 “With a host of stars from film, television, music and sport joining to support or present these prestigious awards, it will be a truly inspiring night to remember.”
In the presence of the Founder and President of The Prince’s Trust HRH The Prince of Wales, the Geordie duo will mark the trust’s seventeenth annual event.
The Awards will honour the success of young people who are supported by The Prince’s Trust, whilst showcasing their incredible accomplishments.
They will share some of the trusts remarkable stories, and will hear first-hand from individuals who have overcome significant barriers to transform their lives and futures for the better.
Ant said: “It’s an absolute privilege to be involved in The Prince’s Trust Awards again this year and to be hosting it for the 10th time. It is always so inspirational to hear from these young people who through pure determination and against all odds have come out fighting and achieved so much.”
Dec said: “We’re honoured to play a part in the amazing work of The Prince’s Trust. The young people celebrated at The Prince’s Trust Awards have shown real strength, commitment and dedication and are proof that the support offered by The Trust really is life changing.”
Martina Milburn, The Prince’s Trust Group Chief Executive said: “Since 1976, The Prince’s Trust has championed the immense potential of young people and supported them to gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Each year, The Prince’s Trust Awards allows us to celebrate the achievements and admire the resilience of young people across the UK and internationally. It is with great pleasure and pride that this year, for the first time, we are able to broadcast The Awards on ITV. ITV is the perfect partner to tell the incredible stories of the young people we support and to bring the Awards show to a new audience.”
The Prince’s Trust helps young people from disadvantaged communities to get their lives back on track, by giving them the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn.
Founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in 1976, the charity supports 11 to 30-year-olds across the UK who are unemployed, those struggling at school or at risk of exclusion. Since its inception The Trust has supported more than one million people in the UK.
