The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, once shared a touching four-word comment about King Charles during a visit to Nepal, describing him as 'still the same' and unchanged in character.
Speaking on the podcast 'The Royals with Roya and Kate', royal editor Roya Nikkhah recalled the moment Sophie met a woman named Anita at the Maiti Nepal charity, which supports victims of human trafficking. Anita had made a cushion for the King and gave it to Sophie, who promised to ensure he received it.
When asked by locals what the King was like now, Sophie reportedly replied: 'Oh, he's still the same', indicating his character had not changed since his visit to the same charity in 1998.
The Duchess, who celebrates her 61st birthday on January 20, has been praised as the Royal Family's 'secret weapon' and 'saviour' for her extensive charity work, which includes visits to Ukraine, Kosovo, Sierra Leone, and the DR Congo.
Earlier this month, the Telegraph's Hannah Furness noted Sophie's bold choice of causes, describing her as 'unflinching' in addressing difficult topics far removed from typical royal headlines.
