King Charles III Visits Christie’s New York for King’s Trust Gala
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, King Charles III and Queen Camilla made a surprise visit to Christie’s in New York following his speech to Congress and a dinner at the White House. They attended a gala for the King’s Trust, which supports at-risk youth. Arriving around 5:30 p.m., they were greeted by Christie’s CEO, Bonnie Brennan, who offered a curtsy on the red carpet. Co-chaired by Lionel Richie, the event included guests like Martha Stewart and Anna Wintour. Dinner was served in the James Christie Room, featuring works by artists such as David Hockney and Salvador Dalí. The King highlighted youth initiatives, presenting awards to children in red shirts. They also toured galleries displaying pieces for the upcoming May auction, including a Renoir worth $25–35 million.
Key facts
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Christie’s New York on April 29, 2026.
- The visit followed the King’s address to Congress and a White House dinner.
- They attended a gala for the King’s Trust, a charity for youth.
- Christie’s CEO Bonnie Brennan curtsied to the King.
- The gala was co-chaired by Lionel Richie; attendees included Martha Stewart and Anna Wintour.
- Dinner was in the James Christie Room, with works by Hockney, Dalí, Magritte, and Hassam.
- Upcoming May auctions include the Aggie Gund collection, S.I. Newhouse collection, and a Renoir ($25–35M).
- The new rostrum, designed by Jony Ive, debuted in London in March and will debut in New York in May.
Entities
Artists
- Jackson Pollock
- Roy Lichtenstein
- David Hockney
- Salvador Dalí
- René Magritte
- Childe Hassam
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- Jony Ive
Institutions
- Christie’s
- King’s Trust
- New York Public Library
- Harlem Grown
- White House
- Congress
- New York Post
- Reuters
Locations
- New York
- United States
- London
- Chicago