Prince Charles Names Katy Perry Ambassador Of British Asian Trust

Katy Perry has been given an important new title as ambassador of the British Asian Trust.

The “Dark Horse” musician was presented with the title by Prince Charles, the Royal Founding Patron, during Tuesday’s (February 4) annual Royal Dinner, which concentrated on anti-trafficking. Perry’s position will assist in continuing the charity’s mission to combat widespread poverty and hardship in South Asia, including human trafficking.

“My work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador has taken me to many parts of the world and opened my eyes to the many vulnerabilities of children,” the singer expressed in a statement. “India has long held a special place in my heart, and on my last visit, I was able to meet with The Prince of Wales and other leaders in Mumbai, and I was impressed by their strong plan—from on-ground initiatives to fundraising—that will aim to cut child trafficking in half.”

She continued: “That is why I am especially honored to be named an ambassador for the British Asian Trust’s Children’s Protection Fund, and to help shine my light on the work that the British Asian Trust will be doing in South Asia, and to be a part of finding solutions to child trafficking. Children are vulnerable and innocent and have to be protected.”

Perry is no stranger to using her star power for the common good in other countries. Since becoming a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2013, she worked with the organization to enhance the state of child care in Vietnam with hopes of improving health and education for children facing such challenges.

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