Prince William backs Dame Deborah James's charity single as touching video released
Dame Deborah James, also known as 'Bowel Babe' died last June after a five-year battle with cancer.
Dame Deborah James dies from bowel cancer age 40
Prince William has shown his support for a charity single released to mark one year since the death of Dame Deborah James. The Prince of Wales has been a keen supporter of her work has inspired and last year visited the home of Dame Deborah, also known as 'Bowel Babe', to personally present her with a Damehood. Now a touching tribute has been made by a close friend of the campaigner and broadcaster to mark the first anniversary of her death.
The video, of the song 'Tell Me It's Not True', has been released by Natalie Rushdie after she sang the song at Dame Deborah's funeral.
Responding to the footage Prince William told The Sun: "Dame Debs would be so proud. She inspired the nation. Her legacy will be countless lives saved from bowel cancer.
"I’m wishing Natalie all the very best for her single release to raise money for such an important cause."
The video shows clips of the late Dame Deborah alongside her children, Huge 15, and Eloise, 13 and her husband Sebastien Bowen.
Mr Bowen told the Daily Mail the tribute is "simply breathtaking" and "touching".
He added: "The family is so grateful to Natalie and everyone who has supported and taken part in this recording - thank you."
Since Dame Deborah's death, Prince William has spoken on the subject a number of times.
Earlier this year he thanked the team at Lorraine for their work in highlighting their 'No Butts' campaign.
In a video to the team he said: "Hi Lorraine, I just want to say a big thank you to you and your team for all you're doing to raise awareness around bowel cancer through your No Butts campaign.
"As you know, I got to meet Dame Deborah so I know how important this was to her, 46,000 people in the UK get diagnosed each year from bowel cancer and yet many of us don't know the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, particularly in us men.
"So if you're watching, please take a second to listen and learn about the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer because it could save your life."
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Ms James, who hosted the 'You, Me And The Big C' podcast said she was "utterly honoured" the visit from William last summer.
Posting on Instagram she said: "Prince William actually came to our family house today! It's quite surreal having a royal pop in at home, and yes you can imagine the cleaning antics and preparation went off the scale - but it was all irrelevant because William was so kind and he put us all at ease."
Ms James died following a five-year battle with bowel cancer.
The journalist documented her journey, raising awareness and over £11.3 million for Cancer Research UK.
In her final words released by her family, Ms James said: “Find a life worth enjoying; take risks; love deeply; have no regrets; and always, always have rebellious hope. And finally, check your poo – it could just save your life.”