TODAY marks one year since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and the beginning of the first year of King Charles III's reign.
But he has remained involved with the employment charity he set up, The Prince's Trust.
Confidence building
Achieve Course: This flexible course is run through schools and colleges.
Study at your own pace and take part in business challenges, delivering local community projects and gain CV-writing skills.
You can also work towards a Prince's Trust qualification.
Team Course: If you're unemployed and aged between 16 and 25, the 12-week personal development programme offers two weeks' work experience in an area you are interested in alongside an action-packed residential trip and English and maths support.
You'll also receive interview and CV skills training.
Getting a job
Get Started: If you're aged 16 to 30 and out of work, education or training, this week of activities offers support from inspirational experts from leading firms including Asos and Sony.
It's free, won't affect your Jobseeker's Allowance and the cost of lunch and travel expenses is covered.
Get Into: Already know what you are interested in?
Partners including TK Maxx, HSBC, Tesco and the NHS offer work experience, CV help and interview skills.
Courses run from two days to a few weeks.
Travel expenses are covered and you may be able to get help with lunch and childcare costs.
Start your own business
Enterprise: The free four-stage programme offers start-up help including training and mentoring, funding and resources.
You'll also be able to apply for personal loans for business purposes.
Find out more at princes-trust.org.uk or 0800 842 842.
Getting a head start-up
ENTREPRENEUR Adam Root launched his business matter.industries after attending a Prince's Trust course when he was unemployed.
The firm, which captures and recycles micro-plastics, recently secured £8million in funding and is backed by Ashton Kutcher and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Adam said: "The work of The Prince's Trust is extremely valuable – I wouldn't be here without it."
Here are his top tips to launch your own business with the charity's help.
- Being an underdog is a superpower: You have nothing to prove to anyone else, it's only to yourself. If you fail, nobody will hear of you, so why does it matter?
- Network: Use your Prince's Trust course to build your
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