I am not from Hull, but lived there. I met some lovely local people and I don't think they intended to portray a poor image of Hull. I think the Duchess of York wanted to help people. I like her, she tries to use her status to make a significant difference for others. Watching the documentary regarding people in other countries, such as Turkey who had learning difficulties shows how better off we are compared to some countries. However, I am not disputing things could be better here. Internalised bullying in the working environment, egoism and abuse all exist within our society. Neverthless, the last time we were healthy was World War II. If anyone reads this and http://www.the-gi-diet.org/ clicks onto the GI Diet Plan this is a great education tool on eating properly without the expense. Furthermore, people who are obese are prone to further medical problems, but this could be prevented.
God bless Duchess of York and like Diana continue to be a positive ambassador to the nation. I watched your daughter discuss how her friends did not seem to understand the reason of her visit to Turkey etc. It is difficult being borm into a privelidged society where expectations are met. Friends who have no concept of abject poverty I think do not intend to be so ignorant. Maybe if they lived on a commoner's wage for a few weeks they would probably understand how lucky they are to be born into a privelidged environment. Nevertheless, they have great expectations placed on them too and money isn't always everything.