Paul Laverty, 24, was the winner of a prestigious national Prince’s Trust and TK Maxx and Homesense Award. He scooped the L’Oréal Paris Rising Star accolade, which recognises a young person who, having built up their confidence and skills, has overcome barriers to secure and recently start employment, education or training.
On Wednesday, May 22, he attended a reception at Buckingham Palace to meet His Majesty The King, Founder of The Prince’s Trust, who congratulated the award winners on their achievements.
Paul was also honoured on Tuesday at the star-studded awards ceremony, hosted by Ant and Dec, and attended by many celebrity supporters and Ambassadors of the youth charity. He was presented his award by Mia McKenna-Bruce and Roman Kemp.
