Lionel Richie sings praises of his ‘good friend’ King Charles
King Charles may carry centuries of royal custom on his shoulders, however Lionel Richie says there’s one other aspect to him the general public hardly ever sees.
Talking to Individuals journal at The King’s Belief World Gala in New York Metropolis on Could 1, Richie described the monarch not as a figurehead, however as a good friend — one with a stunning sense of humour.
“People see him as a King, but what is he like as a friend? I will say a sense of humor — you have no idea,” Richie stated. “He’s a wonderful, wonderful person who cares so much about people.”
The All Night time Lengthy singer has labored intently with The King’s Belief for practically 4 a long time, supporting its mission to supply job coaching and schooling to younger folks throughout the globe.
Richie formally turned the belief’s first World Ambassador in 2019 and hasn’t seemed again.
Reflecting on the King’s behind-the-scenes character, Richie added, “He has a lot of ideas about what needs to change… You probably won’t hear it all… but he’s a wonderful person, very funny.”
Richie, who carried out on the King’s coronation final 12 months, says his dedication to the charity is deeply private: “What I love to do is take kids that don’t think so and make them believers in themselves… We have to give back, it’s just as simple as that.”
