Dame Joanna Lumley has shared heartfelt praise for King Charles, calling him “exceptionally brave” in the face of ongoing health struggles.

Speaking in an interview with Saga Magazine, the beloved British actress and long-time royal supporter opened up about her admiration for the monarch, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer.

“He really is ill,” the 79-year-old actress said. “But practically nobody can keep up with him. He packs so much into every day. He walks faster than anybody I’ve ever met. He’s incredible.”

While Buckingham Palace has kept the exact type of cancer private, the diagnosis was made public earlier this year after the king, 76, was treated for an enlarged prostate. Despite his condition, King Charles has continued carrying out public duties — something Joanna finds deeply admirable.

“He’s got this unwavering sense of duty,” she said. “It’s very inspiring.”

A life of service, even before the crown