Former Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop joined Prince Charles for a gala dinner at one of the royal family’s palaces in London this week.
Mrs Bishop sat down alongside the Prince of Wales at the event, held to celebrate the efforts of those working for its network of charities, the Prince’s Trust.
As chair of the Australian arm of the Trust, Ms. Bishop received a wine and dinner with the future king.
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Wearing a shiny silver dress and her partner David Panton, Mrs. Bishop went to Instagram to document the occasion.
“Dinner at St. James’s Palace hosted by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and President of (The Prince’s Trust),” he wrote.
St. James’s Palace is the oldest royal palace in the United Kingdom and was the residence of the kings and queens of England for over 300 years until the reign of Queen Victoria.
The Prince’s Trust Australia works in the areas of youth empowerment, sustainability and veterans ’issues to help build a better future for individuals and communities.
Camera IconMs Bishop joined his teammate David Panton. Instagram credit: provided
Founded by the prince in 1976 with his £ 7,400 naval severance pay, the Trust has become a global network of organizations leading a number of philanthropic initiatives.
In 2020-21, the organization claims to have supported 60,146 young people from 16 countries.
In Australia, the organization has helped veterans and their families set up more than 100 companies to take them from working for the defense force to self-employment.
The Australian branch of the Trust appointed Ms Bishop as president in 2020.
She also currently serves as Rector of the National University of Australia, President of the Telethon Kids Institute and as a Patron of Shooting Stars, an educational program for Aboriginal youth.