Joss Stone sings for troops … and pal
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
Singer Joss Stone will star at a bash for the Help for Heroes campaign – after revealing a pal is serving in Iraq.
The soul beauty, who was enlisted by Princes William and Harry, threw her weight behind the event yesterday after lashing out at treatment of injured troops.
Joss, 21, said: “My best friend’s boyfriend is out there and it is scary – there’s no guarantee that people will always be safe. I think the way the Government treats our soldiers is really f***ed up. They can go to war and fight for Queen and country but if they get a leg blown off they come back and are dealing with the NHS. They should have a right to private treatment.”
William and Harry have urged Brits to attend the May 7 City Salute event, which will also benefit the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association.
It will feature fly-pasts, Navy bands and ceremonial marches in front of London’s St Paul’s Cathedral. It is hoped City bankers will also raise millions at a posh 200-head dinner party.
William, a patron of the appeal with Harry, said: “As well as raising money for rehabilitation facilities, City Salute is an opportunity for us to celebrate the contribution made by servicemen and women.”