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King Charles' Friend Dies Amid Caribbean Tour
28 Oct
Summary
- King Charles' lifelong friend, the Marquess of Reading, has died.
- The death occurred while King Charles was on a Caribbean royal tour.
- The Marquess's daughter is co-founder of luxury fashion brand Beulah London.
During his current royal tour of the Caribbean, King Charles received news of the passing of a lifelong friend, Simon Rufus Isaacs, the fourth Marquess of Reading. His daughter, Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs, co-founder of the fashion brand Beulah London, shared a touching tribute on social media. She spoke of her father's bravery and unconditional love for his family, concluding with a hopeful message of reunion. The Bible verse 2 Timothy 4:7 was shared, reflecting on a life well-lived.
The family has long-standing ties with the British royals. The new Marquess of Reading, Julian Rufus Isaacs, is a childhood friend of Prince Harry. The Prince and Princess of Wales are also close with Natasha, with Catherine having worn Beulah London designs. The royal couple attended Natasha's wedding in 2013.
King Charles' nine-day Caribbean tour began on Tuesday. He is expected to acknowledge historical suffering related to Britain's colonial past. Upon arrival, he was met by Bahamian officials, including the Governor-General and Prime Minister. The King previously attended Bahamas' independence celebrations decades ago and visited the Bahamas privately on multiple occasions with his late wife, Diana, Princess of Wales.
