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Introducing the first of a series of telephone calls that The Duchess held with participants from the Hold Still project. The calls, which took place last autumn saw The Duchess speak to a number of the 100 finalists who shared their experiences of life during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK by submitting an image to Hold Still.
Introducing 'Cancelled', the second of a series of telephone calls that The Duchess held with participants from the Hold Still project. The calls, which took place last autumn saw The Duchess speak to a number of the 100 finalists who shared their experiences of life during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK by submitting an image to Hold Still.
Introducing 'Forever Holding Hands', the third of a series of telephone calls that The Duchess held with participants from the Hold Still project. The calls, which took place last autumn saw The Duchess speak to a number of the 100 finalists who shared their experiences of life during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK by submitting an image to Hold Still.
In the week prior to lockdown last year, Mila’s family took the difficult decision to isolate in different households to protect Mila, who at this point was only 4 months into her chemotherapy journey for leukaemia. The Duchess spoke to Mila on the phone a few months ago following her image being selected as one of the final 100 for the HoldStill project - hoping one day that they’d meet and wear their pink dresses together. Yesterday, Mila and her family visited the Palace of Holyroodhouse to visit The Duchess for tea and a tour of the palace.
Introducing 'Stockport Spider-man Bringing Smiles to Children in Lockdown', the fourth of a series of telephone calls that The Duchess held with participants from the Hold Still project. The calls, which took place last autumn saw The Duchess speak to a number of the 100 finalists who shared their experiences of life during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK by submitting an image to Hold Still.
Introducing 'Gimba - The Ward Host', the fifth of a series of telephone calls that The Duchess held with participants from the Hold Still project. The calls, which took place last autumn saw The Duchess speak to a number of the 100 finalists who shared their experiences of life during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK by submitting an image to Hold Still.
To the people, communities and organisations we visited and heard from; and those who stopped to wave and make our return to Scotland so special - thank you!
Introducing 'Sami', the sixth of a series of telephone calls that The Duchess held with participants from the Hold Still project. The calls, which took place last autumn saw The Duchess speak to a number of the 100 finalists who shared their experiences of life during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK by submitting an image to Hold Still.
Introducing 'Be Safe Daddy', the seventh and final of a series of telephone calls that The Duchess held with participants from the Hold Still project. The calls, which took place last autumn saw The Duchess speak to a number of the 100 finalists who shared their experiences of life during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK by submitting an image to Hold Still.
Generation Earthshot will help teachers around the world nurture and channel the innate creativity of young people towards solving our biggest environmental challenges. The project will invite students aged between 10 and 15 and their teachers around the world to join in with the mission of The Earthshot Prize: to discover the best solutions to help repair our planet.
It was great to chat boxing, football, birthday celebrations and taxi driving with Team GB’s Lauren Price ahead of Tokyo 2020 for BBC Sport. Lauren will become Wales’ first female boxer to compete at the Olympics this summer, having won kickboxing world titles as a teenager and played international football for Wales before switching to boxing in 2014. In 2019 she won gold at the World Championships and European Games, and is also the reigning Commonwealth Games champion and ranked world number one. Lauren, we know you’ll make your whole family proud in Tokyo. Good luck!
Meet the first-ever Earthshot Prize Finalists! Today, I announced to the world the 15 global Finalists with the solutions to our biggest environmental challenges. To find out the Winners, join us for the first-ever Earthshot Prize Awards, 17th October on the BBC and on Discovery+!
Introducing the ground-breaking work of our inspiring Earthshot Prize Winners and Finalists at COP26 yesterday.
To mark Remembrance and Royal British Legion’s centenary, The Duchess met 10 year old Cub Scout Emily and 98 year old veteran Colonel Blum to discuss the vital importance of Remembrance across generations. "It was a true honour to spend time with Colonel Blum and be able to thank him for the sacrifices he made for our country. Speaking to him highlighted again to me why Remembrance is so important, and why we must pay our gratitude to those who have fought and died so we could live in peace today. We must keep their stories alive for generations to come, including young people such as Emily. C"
In this personal conversation, which was recorded last week, The Duke, Will and Chloe share their experiences of working as emergency responders and the mental health impact that this can have. They also discuss coping mechanisms and the need for emergency responders to be given the tools and support to be able to cope. The film will be played at today's Symposium, which will see 200 leaders from across fire, ambulance, police, and search and rescue from all four nations come together for the first time to address the mental health of their workforces
Supporting the mental health of our emergency services is extremely personal to me. I often think about my time working for RAF Search and Rescue and the East Anglia Air Ambulance. I am therefore delighted to announce that senior leaders representing the national bodies have today signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment on behalf of emergency services right across the UK. This is an unprecedented agreement, and it sends a powerful message to all emergency responders that mental health is, and will remain, a firm priority for the UK’s emergency services.
Watch The Duchess of Cambridge and Tom Walker perform 'For Those Who Can't Be Here' at Westminster Abbey for Royal Carols: Together At Christmas. The performance took place in The Chapter House inside Westminster Abbey in December 2021. The song was played as part of the Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, a carol service that reflected upon the difficult past 18 months for people across our nation, and particularly for those who might be more vulnerable, isolated or have limited access to support. #TogetherAtChristmas was a moment to recognise those who have struggled during the pandemic, as well as to celebrate the individuals and organisations who carried out inspirational acts of kindness and incredible feats to help those in need in our communities.
A wonderful day in the UAE! From visiting the Jubail Mangroves and Jebel Ali Port to seeing our Earthshot finalists and celebrating the UK National Day at the Dubai Expo - it was great to spend time celebrating sustainability, collaboration and innovation.
We all know that pregnancy, childbirth and the first months and years of a child's life can be hugely demanding. Over the last decade, charities and organisations have come together to transform attitudes, raise awareness and ensure that services are available to parents and babies at this important time in their lives. Much of this work has been led by the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, a fantastic organisation which I am extremely proud to become patron of today.
Come behind the scenes on our visit to Edinburgh and Glasgow focusing on the vital work of charities and organisations that are: - Developing empathy in young children - Helping vulnerable families into permanent homes - Supporting mental health of players, staff and fans alike Find out more about the organisations we visited:
Watch The Duke of Cambridge's speech from the Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace.
Earlier this month we joined together for a very special hour selling The Big Issue on the streets of London. Read more about how this came about: https://www.bigissue.com/
The Finalists have joined the chat #EarthshotBoston2022
Come behind the scenes on a special evening at St George's Park, the National Football Centre, presenting the England squad with their shirt numbers ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
So thrilled to be back at Westminster Abbey for our second #TogetherAtChristmas carol service. This year’s service is dedicated to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and to all those who are sadly no longer with us. While Christmas will feel very different this year, we can still remember the memories and traditions we shared. Take time to slow down and celebrate with family and friends all the wonderful things that make Christmas so special.
Heartening but heartbreaking to speak with some of those affected by the serious flooding in Australia. As ever, their sense of community and selflessness is humbling, but it is terrible that such devastation seems to be occurring more often. On the call were: Daniel Cleave and Curtis Arthur, owners of a small business in Shepparton, Victoria; Grace Langlands, a member of the NSW State Emergency Service; Maureen Carter, CEO of the Nindilingarri Health Service in the Kimberly Region of Western Australia; and Brad Flowers, owner of the Overland Corner Hotel, Upper Murray, South Australia. Collectively, these individuals represent small business owners, frontline responders and local community and Indigenous peoples leaders.
A fun chat with young participants and student leaders of the Arctic Winter Games. A biennial, international celebration of circumpolar sport and culture, #AWG2023 is a perfect showcase of the spirit of sport.
Talking mental health and early years with our new #ShapingUs Champion Roman Kemp. A big part of Shaping Us is talking about our early years, our experiences and what we can all do to help shape happier, healthier lives. Who have you spoken to this week about your memories of your own early years?
Exciting news! In our second Community Impact Day we’re launching a collaboration between The Royal Foundation and Life at No.27, creating allotments and therapy gardens to support mental health and wellbeing in communities across South Wales. Newyddion cyffrous! Yn ein hail Ddiwrnod Cyfraniad Cymunedol rydym yn lansio gwaith ar y cyd gyda’r Sefydliad Brenhinol a Life at No.27, gan greu rhandiroedd a gerddi therapi er mwyn cefnogi iechyd meddwl a lles mewn cymunedau ar draws De Cymru.
This International Womens Day we’re asking you to share which women have inspired you. Yesterday, in Windsor we asked some of our incredible guests about who’d inspired them...
Thanks to the generosity of the Polish people, those fleeing the war in Ukraine have found shelter. Sadly, the humanitarian crisis continues today with many refugees seeking shelter at accommodation centres like the one we visited this week. This centre provides two free meals a day, Polish language lessons, psychological and employment support, and even a free shop giving its residents access to clothes as well as sanitary and hygiene products. It really is a sanctuary on the frontline of the humanitarian crisis.
The foundations for so many of the soft skills businesses are looking for in their workplaces are developed in the earliest years of our lives. Great to chat with Richard Walker all about our #ShapingUs campaign with The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.
On Earth Day 2023, the Natural History Museum has launched its newest project: Nature Overheard. The Princess of Wales is Patron of the Museum, so we went out into our local community in North Kensington to find out a bit more...
a film by Will Warr
Joining the past, present and future crews of HMS Oardacious for a very important conversation about mental health. For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we headed out onto the water, chatting everything from teamwork to food supplies and just what it takes to look after your mental health when rowing across the Atlantic.
Eight years ago, the East Anglian Air Ambulance and the NHS saved Jack Beeton’s life following a horrific accident. Jack, the team and the pilot on the day - The Prince of Wales - reunited for a catch-up at Windsor Castle.
Health visitors are the vital link between families, hospitals and through to the education system - the role they play in #ShapingUs is critical. Families today are dealing with so many pressures, and spending time with Health Visitors in recent weeks has been eye-opening and an incredible insight into their work. A film by Will Warr
At the iconic Royal Vauxhall Tavern, The Prince of Wales meets Alexis, Michael and Sharvari, inspiring young volunteers from The Mix and Shout, chatting about #Pride, mental health and ways you can support those around you who may be struggling. Wishing a very happy London Pride to everyone this weekend! TW: suicide, homophobia If you have been experiencing any of the issues discussed or are seeking advice there is support out there, including from our friends at The Mix and Shout.
The Prince of Wales, together with The Royal Foundation, has launched Homewards, a five-year, locally-led programme which will demonstrate that together, it is possible to end homelessness - making it rare, brief and unrepeated. Our six flagship locations across the UK are committed to ending all forms of homelessness in their areas – and will be supported by Homewards to work towards that ambition. Together we can end homelessness.
Câr-y-Môr means 'For the love of the sea' and this is why its name is so apt. Câr-Y-Môr’s role here in St Davids goes far beyond that of a seaweed supplier... From job creation to environmental restoration and even offering membership to local people its impact is felt near and far.
One oyster can filter 50 gallons of water a day! If you think that's mind-boggling, wait until you find out how the Billion Oyster Project is restoring oysters to New York City's waterways through public education initiatives, and rebuilding this natural resource and habitat in front of our eyes.
Around 1 in 5 women will experience mental health problems during or after pregnancy and 70% will hide or underplay the severity of their illness.
The Princess of Wales speaks at the 'Exploring our Emotional Worlds' youth forum on World Mental Health Day. Exploring our Emotional Worlds, delivered in partnership with The Mix charity and featuring presenters from BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra and Asian Network, brought together 100 young delegates nominated by ten leading mental health and youth engagement charities to start a conversation about how they manage their emotions. The young people also discussed how they can be supported to build their resilience and protective factors such as healthy relationships, which make it easier to navigate bumps in the road as they go through life.
The Prince of Wales joined a panel discussion at the 'Exploring our Emotional Worlds' youth forum on World Mental Health Day. His Royal Highness joined young people representing The Mix youth mental health charity, Fatima Diallo (21) and Michael Lister (20) on the panel, which was hosted by Mental Health Advocate Dr Alex George. Delivered in partnership with The Mix charity and featuring presenters from BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra and Asian Network, Exploring our Emotional Worlds brought together 100 young people to start a conversation about how they manage their emotions.
This week we’ve enjoyed meeting so many brilliant young people from across the country, hearing about why mental health is so important to them. As we build on Heads Together we need to change how we talk about our mental health – and develop practical solutions to understanding our #EmotionalWorlds
The British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) celebrates its 70th anniversary by inviting club members from around the country, as well as international guests, to join a special flotilla sailing along the River Thames from Erith Yacht club to Tower Lifeboat Station in central London BSAC is dedicated to promoting safe and responsible scuba diving in the UK and beyond. It offers comprehensive training programs, certification, and support for divers of all levels, from beginners to experienced enthusiasts. The Prince of Wales has been President of BSAC since 2014, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather before him.
The Prince of Wales speaks with firefighters from across Canada to hear about their experiences of tackling the country's worst wildfire season on record. During the call, His Royal Highness heard about the scale of the effort to tackle the wildfires, including the number of Canadian firefighters involved and the provision of international support. Those on the call also spoke about the impact of the difficult season on the firefighter community, which suffered a number of fatalities, and the support available to them to maintain their wellbeing and recover from their unprecedented workload.
It’s Lights Out and Away We Go at DAY1’s Inverness Kart Raceway ???????? Here, 100% of profits go to the DAY1 youth charity, helping to steer young people towards a brighter future through mentoring and automotive training.
We've got our winners but The Earthshot Prize is about so much more than that! So where will we be in 2030? The Prince of Wales joined Christiana Figueres, Chair of The Earthshot Prize, and Brandon Ng, the Co-Founder and CEO of 2022 Earthshot Finalists Ampd Enertainer, to discuss scaling Earthshot solutions, measuring impact and what the future holds.
Back in 2022, The Prince and Princess visited Earthshot Prize winner Coral Vita in The Bahamas and took part in a very special experience snorkelling around the beautiful reefs, and planting out new coral. Coral Vita do incredible work to Revive Our Oceans by giving new life to dying coral reefs, farming corals on land before planting them into oceans. This method sees coral grow up to 50 times faster than traditional methods. Coral is vital for maintaining a healthy ocean ecosystem. As Earthshot Prize winners they received £1 million to scale their solution and help protect and restore our planet by 2030.
The Prince of Wales traveled to Singapore for the third annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony, taking part in Earthshot Week and attended the United for Wildlife Global Summit 2023. The four day trip saw His Royal Highness seeing the sights of Singapore, meeting Singaporeans and learning about how local organisations are working to protect and restore our planet – from tackling the illegal wildlife trade and protecting the rainforest to incubating and scaling cutting edge innovations.
We want to make the link between the skills we develop in early childhood and the core foundations that set us up for life and help us to thrive as adults. To help give social and emotional skills the greater priority they deserve, The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has conducted a first-of-its-kind global listening exercise, involving experts from 21 countries around the world, to catalogue and identify the skills in this area that matter most throughout our lives.
As Patron of Tusk, The Prince of Wales awards the winners of the 2023 Tusk Conservation Awards, celebrating their commitment to conservation and their truly inspiring dedication to protecting Africa’s wildlife.
Our experiences, relationships and surroundings during early childhood lay foundations that shape the rest of our lives, and future society. Supporting parents and carers, who are doing their best to provide for their families in challenging circumstances is essential and can have a life-changing impact.
At the beautiful Newport Cathedral earlier this month, the local community hosted their own Together at Christmas Carol Service with The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood It was an evening that celebrated the diversity of the city and the people helping the next generation to flourish, building the foundations for a happier, healthier society.
Earlier this month, Chester Zoo hosted its own Community Carol Service with The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. It was one of 12 community carol services taking place across the UK (and the only one featuring Zoo animals!) thanking those who do so much to support young children and families in communities across the UK.
The Prince of Wales delivers a speech at a charity fundraiser for the London Air Ambulance. Prince William became the Patron of London’s Air Ambulance Charity in March 2020.
The Prince of Wales attended an event celebrating The Earthshot Prize Launchpad, a new online match-making platform connecting Earthshot innovators with like-minded investors and philanthropists looking to co-invest and collaborate to bring environmental solutions to scale.
A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales.
For Mental Health Awareness Week, we brought together inspirational Duchy of Cornwall tenant Sam Stables, founder of We Are Farming Minds, with Farmer Will Young, for a conversation about farmers' experience with mental health and the positive outcomes that can be achieved with the right support.
The Prince of Wales joined Their Majesties The King and Queen at the UK’s national commemorative event in Portsmouth to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. During the event, The King and Queen and The Prince of Wales met veterans involved in the D-Day Landings. His Royal Highness reads from the diary of Captain Alastair Bannerman, a soldier who was part of Operation Overlord.
The Prince of Wales joined Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy with a commemorative ceremony at the Juno Beach Centre. The ceremony commemorated the Canadian soldiers, sailors and aviators who took part in D-Day and the two and half month long Battle of Normandy that followed. The ceremony served to remember those who were lost, as well as honouring those who continued the fight, some of whom were present at the ceremony.
A memorable day at The King’s Birthday Parade. From the Irish Guards Trooping their colour to seeing so many faces on the Mall, thank you for making it a day to remember.
Catching up with Earthshot Prize friends old and new, hearing how much of a difference our 2023 cohort of Finalists are already making. The Prince of Wales speaks at the Breakthrough Energy summit at London's Tobacco Docks.
At London’s Sky Garden, His Royal Highness joined a panel session celebrating the impact of Earthshot Prize Finalists, as part of the ‘Stories of Impact’ event showcasing inspiring news and highlighting collaborations being formed to scale and accelerate progress for climate solutions.
The Prince of Wales has attended a special event to mark the first year of Homewards, The Royal Foundation’s five-year programme working to demonstrate that together it is possible to end homelessness, making it rare, brief and unrepeated.
The Royal Charity Polo Cup is all about supporting causes that make a real difference. One of last year's recipients was Wales Air Ambulance and the impact of the funding they received is already being felt!
A Message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales
A special event at BAFTA celebrating young creatives in the film, gaming, and television industries. Huge thanks to BAFTA and the Royal African Society for highlighting the importance of nurturing underrepresented and diverse voices, and supporting aspiring young talent. With over 150 BAFTA Prince William Bursary recipients going on to work in the screen arts, today we heard about the ambitions of the latest group of creatives. Good luck future storytellers!
The Prince of Wales visits Cape Town, South Africa for the fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony and the United For WIldlife Global Summit.
Over the past fortnight, there have been 15 community carol services across the UK that have seen hundreds of inspiring people from each community coming together to celebrate togetherness, love, empathy and kindness this festive period.
An evening to come together and celebrate this festive season as the Together at Christmas Carol Service returns to Westminster Abbey. Shining a light on individuals from all over the UK who have shown love, kindness and empathy towards others in their communities. It was a wonderful time spent together with friends, family and those who make a real difference to the people around them. This year’s Together at Christmas Carol Service celebrated individuals who have inspired, counselled, comforted, and above all else shown that love is the greatest gift we can receive. Thank you for all you do!
As The Princess of Wales is named Patron of Ty Hafan Children Hospice, we look at how it provided end of care life for both Emily & James, and Candice and Anton's, children. Find out more about their stories and the experience Ty Hafan provides.
The Prince of Wales travels to Estonia to visit the Mercian Regiment in his role as Colonel-in-Chief and learn about how they are bolstering NATO’s eastern flank as part of Operation Cabrit. Whilst in Estonia, His Royal Highness also carried out engagements in Tallinn to learn more about how country has responded to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and how Estonia is innovating in renewable energy and technology.
Prince William visits Aberdeen as The Royal Foundation’s Homewards programme delivers homes and job opportunities in the city, alongside a new employment initiative which will help support people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness across the six Homewards locations.
A group of volunteers joined forces to plant 450 saplings on Dartmoor, helping to recreate a resilient temperate rainforest for future generations. These are the first trees planted as part of the Duchy of Cornwall's plans to double the size of Wistman's Wood - one of Britain's last remaining ancient temperate rainforests.
The Princess of Wales, Joint President of Scouts, and Chief Scout, Dwayne Fields, discuss the importance of the natural world and its ability to support our health and wellbeing on a visit to the Lake District. The Princess and Dwayne were joined on a walk near the shores of Lake Windermere, by Scouts and Scout Explorers from 1st Buddha's Light in Greater Manchester, and 1st Buddha’s Light. Whilst there, the group undertook a challenge to earn their Naturalist Badge.
During their visit to the Scottish Isles, Their Royal Highnesses spent time with members of the local community reflecting on the power of social connection and the importance of protecting and championing the natural environment, two subjects which they are both close to hearts.
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we are celebrating humanity’s longstanding connection to nature, and its capacity to inspire us and help us to heal and grow in mind, body and spirit. As we confront the challenges of an increasingly complex and digital world, the importance of the connection between humanity and nature takes on even more significance. The Mother Nature series is a reminder and reflection of the beauty and complexity of the human experience. It is a tribute to the lessons we can learn from nature, helping us to foster our own growth, strengthen our bonds with the world around us and each other.
Reflecting on the wonder of the ocean and the legacy of a man who has dedicated his life to telling its story. A conversation with Sir David Attenborough about a lifetime of exploration, the urgent challenges facing our seas, and the hope that lies in restoring and protecting them for generations to come. Sir David’s latest documentary 'Ocean with David Attenborough’ is such an important documentary, and a rallying cry for one of our planet’s most precious resources.
The Prince of Wales, Founder and President of The Earthshot Prize, attends Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF) at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. The Prince delivered a speech at the Heads of State and Government session and met Finalists, Winners and key partners of The Earthshot Prize.
Our lives flourish when we cherish the bonds of love and friendship. It has never been more important to appreciate the value of one another, and of Mother Nature. Here's to Summer. C
Farmers are vital to creating a future that benefits people, places and the planet. But they can’t do it alone. The Duchy of Cornwall has identified seven Focus Farms across it's 130,000 acre estate, who are open to change, and keen to trial and demonstrate more sustainable farming methods, on a journey to net zero. Through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and open discussion of their successes and challenges, our Focus Farms are creating a blueprint for regenerative agriculture to share with others.
TW: Suicide and the death of a child. In 2012, Rhian's one-year-old son died suddenly. Five days later, her husband Paul tragically took his own life. The Royal Foundation is uniting charities across the four home nations to transform suicide prevention in the UK through a new National Suicide Prevention Network. Talking about suicide is essential to prevent it. Thank you to Rhian and her family for sharing their story.
