Singer-songwriter Beverley Knight, often occupied with performances, was thrilled to join this year’s Wimbledon festivities, a rare treat for her during the summer season.
Beverley reminisced about her presence at Princess Kate’s final public engagement before her unexpected cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
In 2023, Beverley performed at the Christmas concert for the Nordoff and Robbins music therapy charity, alongside Adam Lambert and other renowned musical talents.
The ‘Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda’ singer exclusively said her interaction with the “beautiful” Princess of Wales: “I was like: ‘I love what you’re wearing’.”
It was the last time Princess Kate was seen in public before her cancer announcement.
“It’s just weird to think that it was a very short space of time after that she got a diagnosis and had to withdraw,” Beverly reflected. “It’s so strange to think we were all together. Cancer affects 50 per cent of us and it really can happen to anyone.”
Beverly shared her sympathies and well-wishes for the Princess: “It’s a very tough road to walk. Not only for the person suffering with the cancer, but for everybody around them. So, I just wish them well, I wish her well.”
The star also reflected on a big milestone as she turns 50 this year, and she shared her best tips for hitting half a century.
“Living joyfully is a big one. I think joy does something like a chemical reaction inside the body when you have that abundant spirit. I embrace what is good in life. And that has definitely helped.”Â
Beverly said her practical non-negotiables for living well at any age: “Practically, I get a lot of sleep, I drink a lot of water, and I don’t drink alcohol at all, never have. Really, it’s about self-care. And that is the big key,” she shared. “People say age is just a number, but really, it’s about what you’re bringing to the table, what you’re doing with your life.”
She also shared her secret for keeping her amazing voice up to scratch: “Dairy in general I will stay away from,” the singer revealed. “It creates a lot of phlegm in the whole body. And of course, when you’re singing, you’re going to notice that. You’re going to be coughing and blowing your nose and all kinds of things.”
