[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Marcus is still enjoying the trappings of wealth though is he not? you appeared to be saying that people should not speak about poverty if they are wearing expensive clothes and jewellery

Not really what I said. I said they can't empathise truly if they have not lived it - they can sympathise but not empathise. The difference with Marcus is he has lived it so can empathise. He has also raised more than 20 million for charity that help child poverty so he is not just enjoying trappings of wealth, he gives an awful lot back.

I started by saying that it always seems hollow from those who have not experienced what they are talking about - that's it. I actually said I believe Kate truly means the sentiments and is coming from a good place but it seems a little hollow. That's it.