Richard E Grant heartbroken for King Charles III on day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral: ‘My heart goes out to him’

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cancer.Actor Grant previously reflected on King Charles arranging a visit to his wife before her death, writing in his memoir that he arrived ‘with a bag of mangoes and a bunch of highly-scented roses from his Highgrove garden.’And on Monday morning, hours before Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, Grant shared a message of condolence for the new King.Sharing pictures of himself meeting King Charles over the years, Grant wrote: ‘Will never forget the kindness of the King, who visited my wife in her final weeks, empathetic, philosophical, compassionate and kind.‘My heart goes out to him for the incalculable loss of his beloved mother.’Swazi-English actor Grant praises the new King in his forthcoming memoir, A Pocketful Of Happiness, saying Charles and the new Queen Consort Camilla sent long, solicitous letters and arranged a visit to Highgrove House around Washington’s medical appointments after learning of her diagnosis.According to Grant, Camilla had sent a note saying she was thinking of the pair ‘at this horrid time’ and that Charles sent a ‘two-page, handwritten letter, full of love, compassion, empathy and encouragement’.He wrote of Charles’ visit, via The Mail on Sunday: ‘Instantly at ease, and complimentary about our cottage and garden, he hugs and kisses Joan, then sits beside her on the sofa in the pergola.

They chat non-stop for the next half-hour.Head to Metro.co.uk'sQueen Elizabeth II tag page for the latest updates, and sign Metro.co.uk's book of condolence to Her Majesty here.‘At one point, taking her hand and saying, “It’s been an absolute honour to have known you, Joan”, to which she quips, “I’m still here!” which makes us all laugh.’Grant, who is an ambassador for The Prince’s Trust, told You magazine: ‘He’s a.