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King Charles and Idris Elba team up for special occasion

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  • King Charles and Sir Idris Elba attended a celebration for the National Youth Music Theatre's (NYMT) 50th anniversary in central London.
  • The King delighted musical theatre students by revealing he owns tap shoes and advised them that acting Shakespeare is the best way to understand it.
  • Sir Idris Elba, an alumnus of NYMT, shared how a grant from The Prince's Trust (now The King's Trust) enabled him to attend the organisation, which he credited with changing his life.
  • Students performed for the King and Sir Idris, with one performer, Tochi, expressing how Elba inspired her to join NYMT.
  • King Charles also cut a 50th-anniversary cake, met staff and supporters, and greeted members of the public outside the venue.

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King Charles offered dance lessons after admitting to National Youth Music Theatre students he owns tap shoes

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