Prince William is committed to instilling in his children the values of empathy and social responsibility that his mother, Princess Diana, taught him. While leading initiatives to tackle homelessness in the UK, William is already introducing Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to the reality of life outside their royal surroundings.
In a conversation about The royal exclusive spectacle of the sunRoyal author Phil Dampier highlighted William’s dedication to continuing Diana’s legacy. “He is taking on his mother’s legacy, but he is also going to pass it on to his children,” Dampier shared. “I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before I let George Charlotte and Louis sleep rough at night and try what I did when I was a kid.”
Earlier this year, William explained how he began broaching the topic of homelessness with his children during their daily school run. “I’m probably already doing it in school,” he revealed. At first, William hesitated and asked himself, “Do I mention this? Or should I wait and see if any of them noticed? She shared that her children quickly realized the problem and responded with silence as they processed the information.
“I can see the brain working with this and trying to figure out what it means,” William observed, describing how George, Charlotte and Louis were visibly pensive. For William, introducing these conversations early is crucial. “I think it’s really important to start those conversations when children are young,” she said, emphasizing that understanding the world around them fosters a sense of compassion and awareness.
William’s dedication to his mother’s values reflects his determination to pass on a sense of responsibility and empathy to the next generation, helping them see beyond their privileged upbringing. Through these early conversations, she hopes her children will understand and engage with the world around them, honoring Princess Diana’s legacy by cultivating compassion and kindness in their lives.
