King Charles's foundation hails former Extinction Rebellion activist

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Svar Nanan-Sen

By Svar Nanan-Sen


Published: 12/05/2025

- 10:28

Jack Harries, a filmmaker with 3.5 million YouTube followers, was acquitted in 2019 after facing criminal damage and aggravated trespass charges

The King's Foundation has unveiled a list of 35 "changemakers" under the age of 35 to mark the charity's 35th anniversary.

The list was compiled following a "nationwide search for the next generation of makers and changemakers" and features a diverse range of talented individuals including silversmiths, composers and inventors.


Formerly known as the Prince's Foundation, the charity was established to bring together some of Charles's earlier charitable initiatives dating back to 1990.

It is separate from the King's Trust, which focuses on supporting vulnerable young people aged 11 to 30.

Jack Harries

Jack Harries, a filmmaker with 3.5 million YouTube followers, was arrested and acquitted in 2019 for glueing himself to the floor

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The foundation's work reflects the King's longstanding commitment to promoting traditional craftsmanship alongside innovative design approaches.

The 35 individuals were selected for their contributions across various creative fields and their potential as future leaders in their respective disciplines.

Among the notable names on the list is Jack Harries, a filmmaker with 3.5 million YouTube followers who was arrested in 2019 during an Extinction Rebellion protest after gluing his hands to a hotel door at a petroleum conference in London.

Harries was later acquitted of criminal damage and aggravated trespass charges.

King Charles

The King's Foundation has unveiled a list of 35 "changemakers" under the age of 35 to mark the charity's 35th anniversary.

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In 2020, he and his twin brother Finn established Earthrise Studio, a media company focused on environmental issues.

Harries reflected on his journey from activism to media creation, saying: "We spent a few years going on Extinction Rebellion protests but our friends and family didn't want to go on the marches; it all felt a bit extreme."

"We wanted to find a way to bridge the gap and try to change the perception of what it is to be an environmentalist," he added.

Harries has interviewed prominent figures, including Barack Obama and Sir David Attenborough.

The King's Foundation selected him for his work as a "storyteller who uses media to spotlight urgent global issues" and whose approach "blends art and activism, aiming to spark conversation, inspire action and redefine what it means to be a creator in the 21st century."

The list also features Barnaby Horn, an award-winning milliner from Leeds who previously worked in a supermarket before graduating from the Royal College of Art.

Other notable changemakers include Kyle Frank, who developed a skincare range after suffering with acne as a teenager, and Freya de Lisle, an apprentice stonemason at York Minster.

Marie Bruhat, a knitwear designer raising 65 sheep on Fair Isle, also made the list.

Tihara Smith, whose designs are inspired by her Caribbean grandparents and the Windrush generation, was recognised for her raffia embroidery work.

King Charles

Formerly known as the Prince's Foundation, the charity was established to bring together some of Charles's earlier charitable initiatives dating back to 1990.

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The list also includes Siobhan Mackenzie, who launched her own fashion label at just 21, and Laura Young, a social media climate activist.

The list was inspired by the King's desire to promote traditional crafts and pioneering design through educational programmes.

The foundation has recently appointed several high-profile ambassadors including Sienna Miller, David Beckham, Sir Rod Stewart and his wife, Penny Lancaster.

Kristina Murrin, the foundation's chief executive, said she was "confident the final 35 [would] be incredible ambassadors" for the charity, "as well as helping awareness of our work reach a younger audience".