The Voice newspaper invited Prince Charles to guest edit their 40th-anniversary edition, available to purchase on 1st September.
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Founded in 1982, The Voice is the only remaining newspaper in the UK that mainly covers black issues and culture.
The Guardian reports that whilst talking about the newspaper, Prince Charles said :
Britain's only surviving black newspaper has become an institution and a crucial part of the fabric of our society.
According to BBC News, the special edition will contain an interview with The Wire star Idris Elba, who benefited from the Prince's Trust grant at the age of 16. He tells how it 'opened doors that changed my life.'
Booker Prize winner Bernadine Evaristo talks about her career and role as the Royal Society of Literature president.
Baroness Lawrence relates a new partnership between the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation and The Prince's Foundation.
Why ask Prince Charles?
According to The Guardian, Prince Charleswas 'so touched' to be asked to guest editThe Voice's anniversary edition.
The Prince of Wales has previously guest edited several publications, including Country Life, on the occasion of his 65th and 72nd birthday.
Paulette Simpson, the newspaper's executive editor, said:
We are pleased that through his involvement at this special time, the Prince of Wales acknowledges the role of The Voice in its efforts over the last 40 years to create a more inclusive society.
The Voice’s executive director Paulette Simpson talks about Prince Charles guest-editing the latest edition, with BBC’s Devon Daley. Segment 48 mins - 56 mins #TheVoiceAt40https://t.co/1UrazT0W0b
— The Voice Newspaper (@TheVoiceNews) August 29, 2022
BBC News reports that Lester Holloway, The Voice editor, feels 'hopeful', as the Prince of Wales is aware that more work is needed to be a 'truly equal society.'
He also said:
Our readers may be surprised at the parallels between the issues which The Voice has campaigned on for four decades and the work the Prince of Wales has been involved in over the same period, often behind the scenes.
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