TV documentary accompanies Prince William
2023, Prince William founded his organisation "Homewards", with the aim of making homelessness in the UK "rare, short, and not recurring". In the autumn, British television will broadcast a multi-part documentary about Prince William's work against homelessness on ITV1.
In June 2023, Prince William presented his new initiative "Homewards". The organisation aims to make homelessness in the UK "rare, short, and not recurring". For a year, the British heir worked with the organisation and allowed filming. The two-part documentary "Prince William: We Can End Homelessness" (to English: "Prince William: We can end homelessness in the UK") will be aired on ITV1 in the autumn.
"Last year, we accompanied Prince William and the Royal Foundation during the first year of the 'Homewards' programme. We heard some incredibly moving stories from people all over the country who have been affected by homelessness", Leo Burley, BAFTA-winning director of the documentary, quoted by US magazine "People". In both parts, a "comprehensive picture of homelessness in the UK" will be shown. Prince William's fame is intended to draw public attention to the issue.
Diana took her sons to the homeless shelter
The issue of homelessness, which is a major issue in the UK, has been close to Prince William's heart for decades. His engagement was passed on to him by his late mother, Princess Diana. In the 1990s, the 42-year-old Prince and his younger brother Harry were taken on visits to homeless shelters by their mother. She wanted to bring her sons closer to real life outside the royal bubble.
A pedagogical measure that Prince William applies to his own children today. In June 2023, The Sunday Times reported that he would discuss the issue of homelessness with Prince George (10), Princess Charlotte (9), and Prince Louis (6). "On the way to school, we talk about it. During our daily commute (in London, Anm. d. Red.), we regularly see people sitting in front of supermarkets", he explained.
William finds it important that his children "grow up with the knowledge that some of us are very lucky, that some of us need a helping hand, that some of us can do more and help others improve their lives".
Prince William, being deeply influenced by his mother Princess Diana, has continued her legacy of addressing homelessness. Back in the 1990s, William and his brother Harry were taken to homeless shelters by their mother to provide them with a glimpse of the real world beyond the royal bubble.
In 2023, Prince William showcased his commitment to this cause by founding the organization "Homewards," with the goal of making homelessness in Great Britain "rare, short, and not recurring." This initiative was captured in a multi-part documentary titled "Prince William: We Can End Homelessness," to be aired on ITV1 in the autumn.
The British Royal Family's involvement in highlighting homelessness has been instrumental in generating public awareness about the issue. Prince William, through his work with "Homewards" and other initiatives, hopes to inspire others to participate in efforts to combat this persistent problem in the UK.
