King Charles goddaughter fawns over his great memory

King Charles God daughter talks about precious gifts from His Majesty in the past

Published April 27, 2026

King Charles God daughter is praising him for his forwardthinking approach.

Model and philanthropist India Hicks, the granddaughter of Lord Mountbatten, reveals his majesty always extended thoughtful gifts on birthdays and Christmases.

Speaking to Gyles Brandreth on his Rosebud podcast, Hicks said: “He is also an exceptional godfather and very considerate, very involved, I have boxes of letters that he would have written.

“He never forgot a birthday or Christmas and I imagine he has quite a herd of godchildren — so he is very very considerate and I think you can see that as the King.”

She added that his majesty used to give her gravy dish and other crockery items as presents.

It was “very confusing to have a gravy dish for Christmas”

She explained: “I’ve always thought, again, the idea of thinking forward, something that would mean something later in life.

“And I am a godparent to many godchildren and I take it as a great privilege as well — and I often think can I live up to that brilliant thinking ahead of what someone would like later in life?” she said.

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.