Prince’s value

SIR – I agree with Dickie Arbiter (“More to Charles than meets the public eye,” Features, August 22) that we must learn to “cherish” the Prince of Wales.

While I am very saddened by what happened in his private life, I am grateful that the Prince takes the time to meet and correspond with MPS.

He was a voice of reason in working to put a brake on past governments’ rush to promote GM food. His views on more natural farming methods are in tune with most ordinary people’s. It is no longer denied that he was right about ugly Sixties tower blocks.

Unlike ministers, he doesn’t have to curry favour with prime ministers to safeguard his career.

We are fortunate to have a Prince concerned about ordinary people. Ann Wills

Ruislip, Middlesex

SIR – Parts of the media have used the anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, to demonise the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, and to undermine the monarchy. What a relief to read Dickie Arbiter redressing the balance.

I hope the Queen’s reign continues for many years. When it does end, I will be among the first to acclaim: “God save King Charles and Queen Camilla.” John Bromley-davenport QC

Malpas, Cheshire