As the Osbourne family navigates life without Ozzy Osbourne, they shared that one of the most heartfelt gestures came from King Charles. On the latest episode of “The Osbournes” podcast, Sharon, Kelly, and Jack sat down together for the first time since Ozzy died in July at 76.
While speaking openly about their grief, they also described the overwhelming love they received from fans around the world and the unexpected compassion from the King during one of the most challenging moments of their lives.
Sharon Praises King Charles’ Kindness After Receiving His Letter
“We got a lovely letter from the King,” Jack said, prompting Sharon to praise the gesture.
“Our King is an amazing person,” Sharon said. “He is an amazing person, not just because he wrote to us when Ozzy passed, but if he did it for us, know he does it for many, many, many people.”
She added, “Here’s a man that does know what’s going on in the street with people. Not just politics. Here’s a man that cares about the environment, animals. He cares about many, many, many things.”
The King Previously Reached Out During Ozzy’s 2003 Accident
GettySharon revealed that this was not the first time the royal family reached out during challenging moments. The King had also contacted them in 2003 when Ozzy was hospitalized after a motorbike accident.
“He’s got a good heart. He didn’t have to do certain things that he’s done for Ozzy,” Sharon said. “He is a good, caring man with a good heart.”
Vinnie Zuffante/Getty ImagesSharon, who was married to Ozzy for 43 years, said she and her late husband always felt a deep admiration for the royal family. “We respect him, we respect his family,” she added. “And he, again, took the time out of his day to write us, have it hand-delivered to us, a note from the King for Ozzy’s passing with his condolences, and that says so much.”
Ozzy’s Final Farewell in Birmingham & Fans’ Emotional Response
Ozzy died of a heart attack after years of battling significant health issues, including Parkinson’s Disease. He was laid to rest in his hometown of Birmingham, England, on July 30.
Sharon, Kelly, Jack, and their procession visited the Black Sabbath bridge and bench on Broad Street, which had become a memorial filled with flowers, photos, and handwritten notes. Fans lined the streets, chanting Ozzy’s name and throwing flowers as the hearse passed.
That same day, King Charles’ soldiers honored Ozzy as well. Fan footage posted to TikTok captured the Band of the Coldstream Guards performing Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” during the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, stunning onlookers.
A Royal Connection That Spanned Decades
Ozzy and King Charles crossed paths many times over the years. Ozzy performed at the “Party at the Palace” concert celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Golden Jubilee in 2002, and he later met the future King at a 2006 reception for his charity, then known as The Prince’s Trust, at Clarence House.
After Queen Elizabeth died in 2022, Ozzy shared his support for the new monarch. “He’s a very, very nice man. He’s always treated me with the utmost respect,” Osbourne told The New York Post at the time.
As the Osbourne family continues to navigate their grief, Sharon said the King’s handwritten letter felt like a rare moment of kindness during one of the hardest chapters of their lives. The gesture, she said, is something her family will never forget.
