Posted: 15:19, 15 September 2022 | Updated: 15:21, 15 September 2022
Brenda Edwards gushed on Thursday’s Loose Women as she read a letter sent to her by King Charles following the death of her son Jamal Edwards. The 53-year-old fought back tears as she read the letter for the first time since receiving it following Jamal’s unexpected death in February. She remembered being at home when she heard a knock on the door and found an elegantly dressed man waiting with a bouquet of white roses. Teary-eyed: Brenda Edwards broke down in tears on Thursday’s Loose Women as she read a letter sent to her by King Charles following the death of her son Jamal Edwards He gave her the flowers and a letter from the King, conveying his condolences and thanking Jamal for his hard work. A visibly emotional Brenda revealed she said: “Dear Mrs Edwards, I especially wanted to write and say how sorry I am to hear about the tragic news of your son Jamal. “I can only begin to imagine what a huge and painful void it will leave in your life.” Tragic: The 53-year-old fought back tears as she read the letter for the first time since receiving it following Jamal’s unexpected death in February (Jamal and Charles in 2013) “My heart goes out to you more than I can ever say. I will never forget Jamal’s dedication and support in helping with the Prince’s Trust over the years. His commitment as an ambassador has made the biggest difference to the trust’s work and has helped to change the lives of countless young people.” King Charles recounted: “I have such fond memories of the times I met him and I cannot afford in this country to lose someone so special as your beloved son. “I feel that this letter may be hopelessly inadequate under such soul-destroying circumstances, and will probably be of little consolation in making your sense of anguish easier to bear.” Surprise visit: She remembered being at home when she heard a knock on the door and found a smartly dressed man waiting with a bouquet of white roses Music mogul Jamal died in February, aged just 31, of cardiac arrhythmia after taking “recreational drugs”, with Brenda citing the cause of his death in a statement after an inquest was launched. His grieving mother, Brenda, described him as “a beautiful and selfless person” in a statement read at the inquest. Earlier this year he said he wanted his death to “help increase the conversation about the unpredictability of recreational drugs”. Jamal was awarded an MBE in 2014 for services to music and was an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust. Statement: Brenda revealed her son’s cause of death was drug-related earlier this year In a statement read at the hearing, Brenda said: “Jamal was a beautiful and selfless man. “Since growing up with his family in Acton, he has made it his personal mission to open doors for others to come through. “To help people live, love and laugh. And most importantly, to just make people happy.’ He added: “Jamal has helped so many by working tirelessly to give people a platform. “His philanthropic work spanned near and far, from working in homeless shelters to giving back to his roots in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. “We are so proud of all that Jamal has accomplished during his 31 years and how he has impacted the lives of others. We miss him so much.’ Honour: Jamal was awarded an MBE in 2014 for services to music and was an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust
