We hear you: That was the simple message offered to a group of young people hosted in London by King Charles III.
EntertainmentKing Charles III meets Idris Elba , left, and young people attend an event for The King's Trust to discuss youth opportunity, at St James's Palace in central London, Friday July 12, 2024.
“This topic has always had a spike in interest when we lose a life,'' Elba said."I think where we are right now ... our country is wanting to have some change and is consistently banging on that door for change.” In the U.K., which has strict gun-control laws, about four in 10 homicides involve a knife or sharp instrument. But knife crime involving young people in Britain’s cities has prompted particular concern. In London, 21 teenagers were killed in 2023, 18 of whom were stabbed to death.Charles has long championed efforts to help young people. As the Prince of Wales, Charles founded the Prince’s Trust —— which helps young people get jobs, education and training.
And one of those who benefited was Elba, who as a teenager was given a 1,500 pound grant by the trust to attend the National Youth Music Theatre. Elba described himself as a “product of intervention.″“We need to listen, take it in and reflect on that,'' he said. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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