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Kate Winslet joins King Charles’ charity after a 1996 royal fashion faux pas

A sheer lace dress and a panicked coat grab once defined her royal encounter. Now, Winslet’s new role cements her bond with the monarchy.

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Nipple Panic at Meeting with King Charles - Kate Winslet joins King Charles’ charity after a 1996 royal fashion faux pas

Kate Winslet has become an ambassador for the King’s Foundation, the educational charity led by King Charles. The announcement came in June 2025, marking her latest connection to the royal family. Her appointment follows a memorable—and slightly awkward—meeting with the monarch nearly 30 years earlier.

In 1996, Winslet attended the London premiere of Sense and Sensibility, where she met the then-heir to the throne. Wearing a sheer lace dress, she reportedly panicked when realising her outfit’s transparency. Quickly grabbing a coat, she covered herself before shaking hands with Charles.

Winslet’s new position strengthens her ties to the royal family’s charitable work. The foundation will likely benefit from her public profile and long-standing connection to British culture. Her 1996 fashion mishap, now a lighthearted anecdote, adds a personal touch to the appointment.

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