‘Beware of negative people’: Yusuf Islam writes manifesto for King Charles III

Artist formerly known as Cat Stevens urges help for the sick and homeless and to spread peace in 10-point plan

Yusuf Islam, the musician formerly known as Cat Stevens, has addressed King Charles III ahead of his coronation with a 10-point list entitled Manifesto for a Good King.

“Even if you are a King, you are still a servant of God”, the list begins, and goes on to include instructions to “feed the hungry”, “help the sick and homeless”, “beware of negative people in your circle” and “listen to constructive criticism”.