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Wales Online
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
King Charles showed true colours with comment to British Grand Prix icon Lewis Hamilton
King Charles showed true colours with comment to British Grand Prix icon Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton was knighted in 2021 and his investiture ceremony was carried out by King Charles, who the F1 legend was taken aback by after he recounted a past encounter F1 icon Lewis Hamilton was shocked by King Charles' brilliant memory (Image: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire ) Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton was taken by surprise when King Charles reminisced about a conversation they had when he was just 13, during his investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle years later. Hamilton, one of the most accomplished F1 drivers in history with seven Drivers' Championship titles under his belt from his time with Mercedes and McLaren, now races for Ferrari. He has won the British Grand Prix on nine occasions. In 2021, his remarkable achievements were honoured with a knighthood in the New Year Honours list, and he was made a Knight Bachelor by the then-Prince of Wales, who is now the reigning monarch, at the esteemed Windsor residence. A year after being knighted, Hamilton shared an intriguing detail on Jimmy Kimmel Live about how the future King had impressed him with his recollection of their early encounter. "I was 13. I went to McLaren when I was 13 years old. I went to the factory and he [King Charles] came to open the factory up," Hamilton recounted. "I was sitting in my go-kart where they have all the cars and I sat there and he came in, he knelt down and asked me what I wanted to do and what my dreams were, and told him one day I wanted to be a Formula One world champion." Article continues below Hamilton was knighted in 2021 (Image: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire ) Fast forward to 2021, Hamilton expressed his admiration for the King's ability to remember that youthful ambition and mention it during their meeting at Windsor Castle, praising his personable nature and remarkable memory, reports Aberdeen Live. "So coming to all the way down the line, I'm at the palace, and you have to take these certain steps to get to the prince, very, very, very formal," he added. "You walk in, like take three steps, turn 90 degrees, take another four steps and then turn left, bow, two steps and then take the knee, and I took the knee and he puts the sword on your shoulders. "But when I go back off, he's like, you've come a long way," revealed the Formula One ace. "So he said he remembered speaking and we had a real short chat." However, not all of Hamilton's dealings with royalty have been smooth. Before receiving his knighthood, he was awarded an MBE in 2009 and attended a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace with the late Queen Elizabeth II. Article continues below "I was so nervous to meet her," Hamilton confessed about his visit on The Graham Norton Show in 2015. "It was one of the most overwhelming experiences I've ever had. I'm kind of lost for words. I don't think you realise until you're standing in front of her how special it is." However, the superstar admitted to a Royal faux pas during that same evening, as he was rebuked for attempting to speak with the Queen out of turn, lacking in proper Royal etiquette. "She said, pointing to my left, 'No, you speak that way first and I'll speak this way and then I'll come back to you'," he added. Despite the initial misunderstanding, he revealed that the encounter was thoroughly enjoyable, saying: "She is a sweet woman and we talked about how she spends her weekends, houses and music."
The Journal
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Frederick Forsyth, best-selling author of The Day of the Jackal, dies aged 86
FREDERICK FORSYTH, THE author of The Day of The Jackal, has died at the age of 86. His death came after a brief illness, his literary agents Curtis Brown said. The former RAF pilot and investigative journalist-turned-novelist was known for writing thrilling crime books including The Fox, The Kill List, and The Afghan. Many of his fictional plots drew on his real-life experiences around the world. He has sold millions of copies of his books and was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1997 New Year Honours list for services to literature. Paying tribute in a statement online, his agent Jonathan Lloyd said: 'We mourn the passing of one of the world's greatest thriller writers. 'Only a few weeks ago I sat with him as we watched a new and moving documentary of his life – In My Own Words, to be released later this year on BBC1 – and was reminded of an extraordinary life, well lived,' Lloyd said. Advertisement 'After serving as one of the youngest ever RAF pilots, he turned to journalism, using his gift for languages in German, French and Russian to become a foreign correspondent in Biafra. 'Appalled at what he saw and using his experience during a stint as a secret service agent, he wrote his first and perhaps most famous novel, The Day Of The Jackal, and instantly became a global best-selling author. His debut novel insired a film rendition in 1973 (pictured), as well as a TV show which aired last year. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo 'He went on to write more than 25 books (many of which were made into films) that have sold over 75 million copies. 'He will be greatly missed by his family, his friends, all of us at Curtis Brown and of course his millions of fans around the world – though his books will of course live on forever.' Born in Kent in 1938, Forsyth served as an RAF pilot before working as a war correspondent for the BBC and Reuters, and in 2015 disclosed that he had also spent over 20 years working for the British intelligence agency MI6. Forsyth was married twice, and is survived by two sons Stuart and Shane. Additional reporting by PA Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
