Naomi Campbell
“Approachable” is how I would describe His Majesty King Charles III. We first met at the then-Rothschild family home, Waddesdon Manor, for Donatella Versace’s It’s Fashion charity gala, in 2001, and since then our paths have crossed a few times. Meeting him in Lagos was a highlight. I remember him being at his most charming there. I have respect for the fact that he cares to visit Africa and is passionate about what is happening on the continent. I give people credit when they get up and take action—go to places and see with their own eyes. That’s what he did. So, I think he understands the importance of what the African continent is, and will be, in the future, and how important it is to include the continent on the global stage. I wish him a great reign and all the success.
Stella McCartney
King Charles has a gentle side that is very precious and rare for a man in his position. I know, personally, that we share a great love of nature and biodiversity, wild flowers and gardens. He is also a true leader, not only for our country but for our planet. From all the work that he has done with the Terra Carta to his presence at the G7, King Charles has not only been at the forefront of the climate conversation, but has used the incredible position he was born into to make impactful change—both in global politics and economics. When I was privileged enough to join him in signing the Terra Carta at Clarence House in 2021, I felt like I was part of something truly historic. These moments are so rare, when you experience being part of a greater cause, which unites the worlds of business, politics, and all the people of Mother Earth. It was one of the true honors of my life.
Ozwald Boateng
Humor is a big part of my relationship with King Charles. We’ve known each other for years—I even make suits for his sons—and he always makes me laugh. But there’s a more thoughtful side too. He’s also always responsive and open to listen, which I think is really important. His Majesty is definitely demonstrating a new way of thinking, through his philanthropy. The definition of what the monarchy represents needs to evolve and the language associated with the Commonwealth, as it stands, needs to change. We’re in a new world and in a Britain that is multicultural, multifaceted. There’s an openness to look to the future—I believe that he will embrace that.
Datuk Jimmy Choo
I am forever grateful to King Charles. In 1986, one of his initiatives (now The Prince’s Trust) gave me £40 per week to help me to launch my label, Jimmy Choo. I remember thinking that I couldn’t disappoint Prince Charles! The money gave me the encouragement to believe in myself and work incredibly hard to achieve my dreams. Years later, I was able to thank His Majesty when I had the pleasure of meeting him in Kuala Lumpur. He was (and is) so kind and down to Earth, taking time to chat to everyone and make them feel comfortable. His sense of duty, generosity, and deep appreciation for the value of the younger generation will give reassurance to all of us throughout his reign.
Munroe Bergdorf
Historically, I have been dubious of the monarchy, and I wouldn’t consider myself to be a royalist at all, but I think the Coronation is a real opportunity for King Charles to speak to a new generation and to hopefully change the trajectory of intolerance in this country. We’ve seen it from him in other instances, such as with his approach to Islam—he’s got a much more inclusive stance on Islam than the actual government. Hopefully that’s not just a selective interest in certain communities but a general interest in moving the consciousness of the country forward into a mindset that actually includes all people. What I would love to see is much more acknowledgment of the adversities that the LGBTQ+ community, especially the trans community, is facing right now. Traditionally, the monarchy steers away from standing on one particular side, and I think that, in the world that we’re in right now, no one can afford to sit on the fence when it comes to social issues such as racism, transphobia, and homophobia.
Anne Glenconner
My parents were great friends of the late King and Queen Mother, and Prince Charles used to stay a lot at Holkham, my family home, as a boy. He was so charming and sweet. We would make pottery together. My mother taught him to drive and my father taught him how to fish for eels. When my parents went to cook them, I always remember Charles saying that he found it awful when the eel started to jump out of the frying pan. But, because he’s so polite, he thought that he must eat a little bit because my father had been so kind to him. He’ll be a wonderful King. Just look at all he has done for the environment and young people. He’s very compassionate and cares about things very much. And you can see people really enjoy talking to him. It bodes very well, I think.
Richard E Grant
I’ve known King Charles for a quarter of a century. Having stayed at both Sandringham and Highgrove House, I’ve got to know the private man and seen, firsthand, how much he cares about everything: the countryside, the environment, the arts, and music. His Majesty’s approach to the countryside is hands-on. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of plants and a passion for preserving age-old traditions, such as willow hurdles and maintaining hedgerows, in tandem with his determination to farm organically, which he was pursuing decades before it became fashionable. Likewise, his musical tastes are broad and eclectic, ranging from classical to Barbra Streisand. His profound compassion was perfectly expressed when he asked to visit my wife, a few weeks before she died in 2021. He arrived at our cottage with roses from his garden and mangoes, knowing they were her favorite fruit. He sat beside her and talked philosophically about life and death, with enormous sensitivity and humor. It lifted our spirits immeasurably.
Sadiq Khan
Like millions of others around the UK, I inherited my sense of patriotism from my parents. Even though they were not born here, they always held deep affection for the Royal Family, and when I became a member of the Privy Council my mother almost burst with pride. King Charles has lived a life of service. His Majesty’s tireless work with The Prince’s Trust as well as his unwavering commitment to protecting the natural world have helped inspire many of us to support conservation initiatives and live more sustainable lives.
Jane Goodall
I admired King Charles’s concern for the environment long before he became King. I first met him when I became a Dame in 2003. Afterwards, I sent him my book on primate research, In The Shadow of Man, and he invited me to visit his farm at Highgrove—though I couldn’t attend. I am delighted that our monarch is passionate about climate change. I wish him a long, successful reign.
Joan Collins
His Majesty King Charles has always been charming, with a wonderful voice and a dry, dry sense of humor. I met him for the first time at the charity ball that Armand Hammer gave in Palm Beach, Miami, in the 1980s, when he was the Prince of Wales and first married to Princess Diana. We had a little dance together, which was very nice. He’s quite a good dancer! And he wrote very flattering words about it in his book.
Another time, in the 2000s, we sat together at the Safeway Picnic concert in aid of The Prince’s Trust, where Diana Ross and Shirley Bassey performed, of whom he’s a great enthusiast. He loves modern music and was jiving along. He said he hoped Ross would sing his favorite song, “Baby Baby.”
I was a teenager during the late Queen’s Coronation. I had a bunch of friends with me and we all went galloping to Oxford Street to catch a glimpse of the Queen’s coach. It was so fabulous because it was bright gold going through the shabby old torn streets of London, only five or six years after the war had ended, with bomb sites everywhere. Those were cold, dark days in Britain still, so it was incredibly exciting. Everybody felt that they were at the dawn of a new, young, renaissance world.
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