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It's always good to see you, Richard. And what did you make of the King's message yesterday
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Because I think it's one of the most deeply personal and poignant messages that he's ever shared
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Absolutely. I think it's an extraordinarily moving message. And also it takes you through the way that, well, a shock statistic of 390,000 people each year are diagnosed with this pernicious disease
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and how shocking it can be to be diagnosed. And also, subsequently, he talks about the way that it brings out the best in the human spirit
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when you are supported. Because this reception given for those who were involved in community-based cancer support
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I mean, this is one of the ways that the king is attempting, as he has with the environment
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and interreligious understanding to promote causes dear to his heart. But the personal aspect of this, I mean, it was a tremendously moving message
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talking also from personal experience and the fact that, as you mentioned
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the Princess of Wales, of course, she's in remission and gradually going back To
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Some form of balance When it comes to public engagements But if you want an inspiration Look at the way The king for example last year he did 372 engagements And there no question that he is striving on returning to work
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What did you make as well, Richard, of the personal tribute to the late Dame Deborah James
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I thought that was a really beautiful moment yesterday. I think it was, and her parents were there, and he talked, for example, of loving bravely, taking risks, and being a bit rebellious
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There's always been that streak, I think, in the King. There's no question that this issue, it is somewhat terrifying, speaking as someone, and this is very close to home for me
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I can relate to so much of what he says in second hand
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But the fact that it's also, he used the word frightening It is, and there's no question also that this message will go worldwide
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And this is his way of communicating the difficulties The, you could say, horrors of being told that you have cancer
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And then also thanking those who are so pivotal when it comes to support and also making you feel part of a community and also reaching out
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And he's able to do this. And it is, I think, absolutely remarkable the way he's crafted this because you feel that he is speaking from the heart
