Alastair Stewart reacted to a surprise video message in a heartwarming moment on the first episode of GB News’ new podcast The Royal Record.
The 72-year-old was shown a video of Peter Grigg, Chief Executive of the charity Home-Start, sending a sweet video message to the former newsreader.
Speaking to GB News’ Royal Correspondent Cameron Walker and Royal Editor of GBNews.com Svar Nanan-Sen on the podcast, Alastair said the video was “brilliant” and “meant the world” to him.
In the video, Grigg says: “Alastair’s a real delight. He’s done so much over the years. Him and his family for supporting Home Start’s work locally and nationally. He’s brilliant.”
Alastair Stewart speaking on Episode 1 of The Royal Record
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Home-Start is a charity that supports parents facing mental health difficulties or financial struggles to form a better future for their children.
Alastair responded to the video saying: “That’s so thoughtful…And I couldn’t say thank you enough, that’s so kind. It means the world to me and thank you for sharing.”
Peter Grigg joined Home-Start in 2020 to focus on raising awareness about its vital work and strengthening the local network.
Alistair said about Grigg: “He’s a good man. And it’s a really important charity for families that have got very young children who suddenly hit the rocks and the going gets difficult for them.
Peter Grigg, Chief Executive of Home-Start, described Alastair as "brilliant"
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“Sometimes we have a lot of clients who have a military background so the dad in the past may have had to go to Afghanistan or Iraq and things happen when one partner is away.
“Or maybe the wife has difficulties or it’s just the cost of living crisis, which all GB News viewers know all about.”
Alastair explained that Home Start’s volunteers will help out families in need in a range of ways including counselling, looking after children or doing the shopping.
Alastair, who is vice president of the charity, continued: “My wife Sally is joint patron of the Hampshire branch; the Winchester branch.”
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Alastair recalled asking the Queen if he could introduce her to his wife, Sally, who was not in the line-up to meet Camilla.
He said: “And when I was introduced to Her Majesty, I said ‘forgive me, may I introduce my wife to you, ma’am? Because she and I are going down to the Ebony Horse Club after this wonderful event which is a charity that we also have in common’.
“And Her Majesty simply smiled and said, ‘Yes, of course.’”