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Prince William Serves Lunch at Homeless Charity, Spreading Holiday Cheer
2024-12-08
Prince William, at the age of 42, continues to make a significant impact during the holiday season. On Thursday, Dec. 5, he served lunch to the homeless at The Passage charity in London. Dressed in an apron, he engaged in conversations with others, showing his genuine care and concern.
Prince William's Holiday Acts of Kindness
Prince William's Past Actions at The Passage
Last year, William also served lunch to those at The Passage, demonstrating his commitment to this cause. His actions are not just a one-time event but a continuous effort to make homelessness "brief, rare and unrepeated."This year, his campaign Homewards, with six pilot areas around the U.K. trying different initiatives, passed its first-year mark in June. Later in October, he launched a two-part documentary on Disney+ titled "Prince William: We Can End Homelessness," highlighting the organization's work.Greeting The Passage's Head Chef and Celebrating Her Birthday
In a video shared on the Prince and Princess of Wales' official Instagram account, William greeted The Passage's head chef Claudette Hawkins and celebrated her birthday. His teasing remarks added a touch of warmth to the occasion.The post's caption read, "A sincere thank you to all the @passagecharity volunteers working tirelessly to support those experiencing homelessness, especially during the festive season. Acts of kindness, like serving Christmas lunches, brings hope and fosters a sense of community for those who need it most."Inspired by His Mother Princess Diana
In "Prince William: We Can End Homelessness," the royal recognized how he was inspired by his mom. He recalled how Princess Diana took him and his younger brother, Prince Harry, to The Passage when they were young boys.William said, "I must have been about 11, I think probably at the time. Maybe 10. I'd never been to anything like that before. And I was a bit anxious as to what to expect. My mother went about her usual part of making everyone feel relaxed and having a laugh and joking with everyone. I remember at the time kind of thinking, 'Well, if everyone's not got a home, they're all going to be really sad.' But it was incredible how happy an environment it was."Prince William's efforts at The Passage and his broader work in combating homelessness serve as an inspiration to many. His actions show that even during the holiday season, there is hope and a way to make a positive change in the lives of those in need.