Wednesday July 14, 2021, 11:43 PM The Prince of Wales at the A Starry Night In The Nilgiri Hill charity event Credit: PA Wire/PA Images The increasing overlap of the human and animal world is in part responsible for the rise of deadly diseases like coronavirus, the Prince of Wales has warned. Watched by his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, Charles said: “The last year has shown us more than ever the importance of dealing with issues like this.” He was speaking at Lancaster House on behalf of two of his charities – Elephant Family and the British Asian Trust – which combined to host a glamorous fundraising event, A Starry Night In The Nilgiri Hills.