Prince Charles has praised the Windrush generation for their “profound and permanent contribution to British life”. The royal spoke of the “debt of gratitude” the nation owes them and their families, as he heralded Britain’s diversity as its “greatest strength”.
In a video message marking Windrush Day on Monday, Charles, 71, said: “Today, as we honour the legacy of the Windrush generation, and the invaluable contribution of black people in Britain, I dearly hope we can continue to listen to each other’s stories and learn from one another.” He added: “The diversity of our society is its greatest strength and gives us so much to celebrate.” Windrush Day marks moment in 1948 when the Empire Windrush arrived at in Essex, bringing around 500