King Charles has followed in the footsteps of Meghan Markle, signing on to a major deal with US streaming giant Netflix.
The Duchess of Sussex debuted her own series, With Love, Meghan, in March, with a second series slated for release later this year.
For his new show, the King has partnered with actor Idris Elba, 52, for a documentary exploring The King's Trust as the charity marks its 50th anniversary.
The film, which begins production next week, will see Elba accompany the monarch as he provides rare access and insights into his five decades of support for the organisation he founded in 1976.
King Charles has struck a deal with US streaming giant, Netflix, for a new series.
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The documentary is scheduled for release on Netflix in autumn 2026.
Elba, who received an arts grant from the Trust as a young performer that enabled him to study acting, will bring his personal perspective to the project that aims to showcase the charity's impact on over one million young people worldwide.
"The King's Trust gave me an opportunity that changed my life," Elba said in a statement.
"At a time when I didn't have the resources to pursue my ambitions, they offered real, practical support — including financial help — that helped me take those first steps to advance my career," the 52-year-old continued.
Meghan Markle has her own Netflix show while debuted in March.
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The actor, who now runs the Elba Hope Foundation, emphasised his commitment to creating similar opportunities for young people with potential but lacking access.
"Around the world, millions are still waiting for that one door to open. This documentary is about shining a light on what's possible when it does — and why the work of The King's Trust remains so important," he added.
The documentary will be produced by 22 Summers, the production company founded by Elba and Diene Petterle.
Award-winning director Ashley Francis-Roy will helm the project, with Petterle serving as executive producer alongside Jonathan Smith and Eva Omaghomi.
King Charles will partner with actor Idris Elba for the new show.
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Clare Bradbury will serve as showrunner. The production team will include young people supported by the Trust, providing them with hands-on experience in film and television.
A Buckingham Palace aide said: "The King is pleased for The Trust to have this wonderful opportunity to showcase their work to a global audience.
"Sharing the compelling stories of some of the more than 1 million young people it has helped in Britain and internationally over the past 50 years."
The King's Trust has supported more than 1.3 million young people across over 20 countries since its founding, including more than a million in the UK alone.
The new series will explore The King's Trust charity to marksits 50th anniversary.
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Jonathan Townsend, UK Chief Executive of The King's Trust, described the documentary as being "about the power of believing in young people."
"It's about an idea, driven by a young Prince who was determined to make a positive difference, that when young people are supported to succeed, we all succeed," Townsend said.
He noted that Elba, as a long-term supporter and former beneficiary, would bring a unique perspective to the groundbreaking documentary.
Townsend also hoped the actor's presence would demonstrate how the charity's life-changing work remains relevant today.
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King Charles is also due to partner with other stars as part of his work with the King's Trust.
Later this month, he will welcome winners of The King's Trust Awards 2025 to a reception at Buckingham Palace alongside Hollywood royalty George and Amal Clooney and Dame Joanna Lumley.
Charlotte Tilbury, Jaime Laing and Sophie Habboo will also be present at the reception, held on Wednesday, June 25.
Elsewhere, Meghan will likely be hoping her second Netflix series will be better received than her debut.
With Love, Meghan was panned, both critically and among general audiences, upon its release on March 4.
It was slapped with a bruising "rotten" status from review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, based on only 36 per cent of critics and 33 per cent of fans giving the show a positive review.
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