Martin Freeman and his girlfriend made a rare appearance on the red carpet together at the Prince’s Trust Awards, held at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London on Tuesday.
The Sherlock star, 52, and French actress Rachel Benaissa, 30, looked loved up as they posed for cameras ahead of the glitzy do.
Martin cut a dapper figure in a grey suit and crisp white shirt, teamed with a colourful patterned tie.
Meanwhile, Rachel looked effortlessly chic in an eye-catching green three quarter length jumpsuit, with a black belt that cinched in her waist.
She boosted her height in strappy black heels and accessorised with dainty gold jewellery.
Martin Freeman and his girlfriend made a rare appearance on the red carpet together at the Prince’s Trust Awards, held at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London on Tuesday
![The Sherlock star, 52, and French actress Rachel Benaissa, 30, looked loved up as they posed for cameras ahead of the glitzy do](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/21/17/85160317-13443687-image-a-2_1716308114520.jpg)
The Sherlock star, 52, and French actress Rachel Benaissa, 30, looked loved up as they posed for cameras ahead of the glitzy do
The pair, who have been dating for two years, appeared blissfully happy as they smiled for cameras and wrapped their arms around each other at the ceremony.
They have been dating for around three years but are rarely seen out in public together.
Martin shares two teenage children Joe, 17, and Grace, 15, with ex-partner Amanda Abbington, 51.
The actor co-parents his two children with ex Amanda, following their split in 2016 after 16 years together.
The couple went public with their romance in 2021, when they graced the red carpet at the Raindance Film Festival Opening Night gala screening of Best Sellers at The Dorchester just months after Amanda discussed their split.
The Trust helps young people aged 11 to 30 get into jobs, education and training – and its beneficiaries have included The Wire and Luther actor Idris Elba, who used a £1,500 grant from it to help start his career.
Earlier this year the charity was re- named to The King’s Trust internationally, following Charles’ Coronation last year .
Lionel Richie praised the King for his committment to the charity while attending an event last month, and touched on how difficult it is for young people to succeed in todays world.
![Martin cut a dapper figure in a grey suit and crisp white shirt, teamed with a colourful patterned tie](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/21/17/85160649-13443687-image-a-4_1716308464037.jpg)
Martin cut a dapper figure in a grey suit and crisp white shirt, teamed with a colourful patterned tie
![Rachel looked effortlessly chic in an eye-catching green three quarter length jumpsuit, with a black belt that cinched in her waist](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/21/17/85160667-13443687-image-a-3_1716308462241.jpg)
Rachel looked effortlessly chic in an eye-catching green three quarter length jumpsuit, with a black belt that cinched in her waist
‘My association with The Trust goes back to the 1980s and so much has been achieved since then but there remains so much more to do.
‘I remain truly inspired by His Majesty’s commitment to this cause and as Chair of the Global Ambassador Group, I am delighted that we are now The King’s Trust, cementing the future legacy of this work.
‘The world is tough for young people right now and I’m a huge believer in the approach of The King’s Trust, to create opportunities and equip young people with the skills and self-belief to succeed on their own terms.’
Charles once spoke of his hope his two sons William and Harry, now the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex, would take over the Prince’s Trust, which he set up with his £7,400 Navy severance pay in 1976.
But William is paving his own way as the new heir to the throne, focusing on homelessness and mental health.
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