Edward Enninful is sharing more about King Charles III ahead of his coronation in May – and as he takes his place on TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2023.
Also making the list are actors Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler, Shah Rukh Khan, Ali Wong, Jennifer Coolidge, Angela Bassett, Ke Huy Quan and Pedro Pascal, as well as Doja Cat, Salman Rushdie, Elon Musk, Beyoncé, Lionel Messi and Gina Prince-Bythewood.
"As a man, the King is not always who people expect him to be. He is charming, funny, socially confident, with a kindness that always seeks to put others at ease," says Enninful, British Vogue editor-in-chief and Vogue European editorial director.
Enninful speaks of seeing Charles' work through the Prince's Trust that "began to put our friends and family into steady employment, its outreach programs inspired many of us and instilled confidence".
"I didn't realise then just how close our now King was to all of this," he says. "His love for the environment is well documented," comments Enninful, "but his love for his subjects burns even brighter."
"The monarchy is not perfect, but in Charles we have a King who understands both tradition and what it takes to evolve with the times. It is a delicate balance and a rare ability. I am excited to see him carry his passions with him into a whole new era."
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