Dame Prue Leith Shares Secrets to Happy Ageing

Dame Prue Leith, aged 86, believes that a fulfilling life in older age is achievable by embracing love, maintaining good health, and pursuing passions. She argues that ageing can be enjoyable, a perspective she details in her new book.

Leith stresses the importance of love, defining it broadly to include passions for activities or hobbies. She found love again after her first husband's death, marrying John Playfair in 2016 and noting that the emotions of falling in love remain the same at any age.

Her relationship with Playfair is characterized by shared interests and mutual support. They moved into a custom-built home together in 2020. Leith also remains an active advocate for the legalization of assisted dying, a cause she champions following her brother's difficult passing.

Recently, Leith concluded her tenure as a judge on The Great British Bake Off after nine years. She has future plans that include further writing projects and international travel with her husband, exploring regions like the '-stans'.