Prince William jokes about train schedules keeping him on his toes during Wales trip. The Prince of Wales was visiting a women's centre when he joked about having to rush through 'good conversations' due to the fear of missing his train.
For confidential support, call Samaritans on 116 123, visit samaritans.org or visit https://www.thecalmzone.net/get-support. Prince William undertook a private visit today to meet women who have experienced homelessness due to domestic abuse and sexual exploitation.
They also visited The Nelson Trust, which is a member of the Homewards Newport Coalition, and plays a pivotal role in delivering support for women in Newport who have experienced trauma. One woman in a black and white dress seemed to be overwhelmed by the presence of royalty and covered her face with her hand while William looked on reassuringly
'I can be the slight disruptor here and say to you all to think very differently, outside the box, because this is unique, what you're doing… let's be really ambitious and almost throw the paperwork up in the air and see how it lands.' Afterwards Ms Cohen-Hatton, chief fire officer at West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, said they had several 'powerful' conversations.
'One of the questions the Prince was asking throughout was how Homewards is making a difference and how it can help with the pinch points and the gaps.' William said on the visit that he wanted to play the role of 'disruptor' in his fight against homelessness as he encouraged those working in the sector to 'throw the paperwork up in the air'
Read More The glamorous fire chief who's helping Prince William with his homelessness crusade 'I say that not to belittle you,' he said. 'But it's, how do we break it down, give you the freedom to think differently and try new things? The prince's Homewards team in Newport are looking specifically at the issue of homeless in women who face multiple disadvantages such as trauma, poverty and domestic abuse.By William's side throughout the visit was his homelessness adviser Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton
Available on ITV, Prince William: We Can End Homelessness involves stories from those who are currently experiencing homelessness or have previously been homeless, and poignant memories from the prince's own life. Although Sabrina features heavily in the new documentary, she joked with the women: 'To be fair, the Prince is the star.''It's about the women, it very much is.'
William told her she should be 'so proud' of herself, saying: 'You seem like a force of nature Rebecca. 'One of the questions the Prince was asking throughout was how Homewards is making a difference and how it can help with the pinch points and the gaps.' Sitting on the This Morning sofa, she said: 'He's amazing and I'm one of several advocates, we've all got our own experience of homelessness or we've been touched by homelessness in some way.
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