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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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