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==Charity work== {{further|Royal Foundation}} William became aware of [[HIV/AIDS]] in the mid-1990s when he accompanied his mother and brother on visits to shelters and clinics for patients. In January 2005, he and Harry volunteered at a [[British Red Cross]] aid distribution centre to pack emergency supplies for countries affected by the [[2004 Boxing Day tsunami]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Princes help prepare tsunami aid|work=BBC News|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4154687.stm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601070833/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4154687.stm|archive-date=1 June 2022|access-date=20 May 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> Later, in December 2005, William spent two weeks in North Wales with [[Mountain Rescue England and Wales]] (MREW).<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=Vanity Fair|first=Erin| last=Vanderhoof|title=Prince William and Princess Kate are on the cover of a magazine about mountain rescues|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/08/prince-william-and-princess-kate-magazine-about-mountain-rescues|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515192311/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/08/prince-william-and-princess-kate-magazine-about-mountain-rescues|date=23 August 2023|archive-date=15 May 2024|access-date=21 May 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2007, he became patron of MREW and president of the [[Royal Marsden Hospital]], the latter of which was a role previously held by his mother.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Prince William follows in Diana's footsteps at the Royal Marsden Hospital|magazine=Vanity Fair|first=Erin |last=Vanderhoof |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/10/prince-william-diana-royal-marsden-hospital|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204080343/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/10/prince-william-diana-royal-marsden-hospital|access-date=20 May 2024|date=22 October 2020|archive-date=4 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2025, William was announced as the hospital's joint royal patron alongside his wife, Catherine.<ref name="Jan2025">{{cite news|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Hannah |last=Furness|title=Princess of Wales visits cancer hospital where she was treated|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/01/14/princess-wales-visit-royal-marsden-first-solo-chemotherapy/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250114133907/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/01/14/princess-wales-visit-royal-marsden-first-solo-chemotherapy/|date=14 January 2025|access-date=14 January 2025|archive-date=14 January 2025|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2007, William and Harry organised the Concert for Diana, in memory of their mother, which benefitted the charities and patronages of Diana, William, and Harry.<ref>{{cite news|title=What is the Concert for Diana?|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/concertfordiana/features/about.shtml|work=BBC News|date=13 August 2015|access-date=12 December 2020|archive-date=17 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017214644/http://www.bbc.co.uk/concertfordiana/features/about.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2008, the brothers embarked on the 1,000 mile eight-day Enduro Africa motorbike ride across South Africa to raise money for [[Sentebale]], [[UNICEF]] and the [[Nelson Mandela Children's Fund]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-princes/princes-embark-on-africa-charity-bike-ride-idUKTRE49H12V20081018|title=Princes embark on Africa charity bike ride|work=Reuters|date=18 October 2008|access-date=4 July 2022|archive-date=5 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705190640/https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-princes/princes-embark-on-africa-charity-bike-ride-idUKTRE49H12V20081018|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2010 William became a patron of [[100 Women in Hedge Funds]]' philanthropic initiatives for the following three years until 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/mediacentre/pressreleases/prince_william_to_become_patron_of_100_women_in_hedge_funds__1457625743.html|title=Prince William to become patron of 100 Women in Hedge Funds' philanthropic initiatives|access-date=13 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120113130749/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/mediacentre/pressreleases/prince_william_to_become_patron_of_100_women_in_hedge_funds__1457625743.html|archive-date=13 January 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> The same year, he succeeded [[Lord Attenborough]] as the fifth president of the [[British Academy of Film and Television Arts]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofmalta.com/article/prince-william-to-take-over-as-bafta-president.295254|title=Prince William to take over as Bafta president|work=Times of Malta|date=22 February 2010|access-date=14 May 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240514082504/https://timesofmalta.com/article/prince-william-to-take-over-as-bafta-president.295254|archive-date=14 May 2024}}</ref> In March 2011, he and Catherine set up a gift fund held by The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry to allow well-wishers to donate money to charities supporting the armed forces, children, the elderly, art, sport and conservation in lieu of gifts.<ref>{{multiref|{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8385866/William-and-Kate-ask-for-charity-donations-in-lieu-of-wedding-gifts.html |title=William and Kate ask for charity donations in lieu of wedding gifts – Prince William and Kate Middleton have asked wedding guests and well wishers to donate to their own special charitable fund rather than give them presents, St James's Palace has announced |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=16 March 2011|access-date=23 July 2013|first=Victoria |last=Ward|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003152810/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8385866/William-and-Kate-ask-for-charity-donations-in-lieu-of-wedding-gifts.html |archive-date=3 October 2013|url-status=live |url-access=subscription}};{{cite news |author=Holden, Michael |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-wedding-fund-idUSTRE72F3BK20110316 |title=William and Catherine set up royal wedding charity fund |work=Reuters |date=16 March 2011 |access-date=23 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130727052655/http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/16/us-britain-wedding-fund-idUSTRE72F3BK20110316 |archive-date=27 July 2013 |url-status=live }};{{cite news |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/weddings/4778882/William-and-Kates-gift-to-Christchurch |title=William and Catherine's gift to Christchurch |work=Fairfax NZ News |via=stuff.co.nz |date=17 March 2011 |access-date=23 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140908133811/http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/weddings/4778882/William-and-Kates-gift-to-Christchurch |archive-date=8 September 2014 |url-status=live}};{{cite news|author =Garton, Christie| url =http://yourlife.usatoday.com/mind-soul/doing-good/kindness/post/2011/04/in-lieu-of-gifts-prince-william-and-kate-middleton-request-charity-donations-instead/148363/1|title=No wedding gifts, please: William and Catherine request charity donations instead | work = USA Today|date =29 April 2011| access-date=23 July 2013|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140104121639/http://yourlife.usatoday.com/mind-soul/doing-good/kindness/post/2011/04/in-lieu-of-gifts-prince-william-and-kate-middleton-request-charity-donations-instead/148363/1|archive-date = 4 January 2014|url-status=dead}}}}</ref> The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry is now known as [[The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales]].<ref>{{cite news|work=The Independent|first=Kate|last=Ng|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-william-kate-royal-foundation-b2164784.html|title=William and Kate update name of Royal Foundation to include new titles|date=11 September 2022 |access-date=2 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924181329/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-william-kate-royal-foundation-b2164784.html|archive-date=24 September 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> ===Humanitarian causes=== In March 2020, William appeared in a video for the [[National Emergencies Trust]], launching a fundraising appeal to help charities during the pandemic. The appeal raised £11 million in its first week, eventually totalling to £90 million, with the money going out to "front line charities" and to the [[UK Community Foundations]] to be distributed among "local community foundations".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020032686937/prince-william-national-emergencies-trust-appeal-update/|title=Prince William receives good news amid COVID-19 crisis|magazine=Hello!|first=Danielle|last=Stacey|date=26 March 2020|access-date=26 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326203357/https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020032686937/prince-william-national-emergencies-trust-appeal-update/|archive-date=26 March 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> In April 2020, he officially became patron of the organisation.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2020/04/12/prince-william-britain-best-faced-crisis/|title=Prince William praises 'best of British' community spirit in crisis|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Hannah|last=Furness|date=12 April 2020|access-date=26 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418233121/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2020/04/12/prince-william-britain-best-faced-crisis/|archive-date=18 April 2022|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref> Later that month, he made a surprise appearance on ''[[The Big Night In]]'', a [[telethon]] held during the COVID-19 pandemic, in a skit which he held a video call with [[Stephen Fry]], who reprised his role as (a descendant of) [[List of Blackadder characters#Melchett|Lord Melchett]], from the ''[[Blackadder]]'' series.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Watch: Prince William stars with Stephen Fry in Blackadder revival for BBC's Big Night In|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2020/04/23/prince-william-makes-tv-comedy-debut-blackadder-sketch-let-see/|first=Hannah|last=Furness|access-date=14 May 2024 |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=23 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528063454/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2020/04/23/prince-william-makes-tv-comedy-debut-blackadder-sketch-let-see/|archive-date=28 May 2022 |url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref> In December 2020, William and Catherine became joint patrons of [[NHS Charities Together]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Perry |first=Simon |title=Kate Middleton and Prince William arrive in Scotland for first stop of British tour on royal train |url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-prince-william-arrive-in-scotland-royal-train-tour/ |magazine=People |access-date=7 December 2020 |archive-date=7 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207112911/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-prince-william-arrive-in-scotland-royal-train-tour/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In February 2021, he visited a vaccination centre in [[King's Lynn]] and later encouraged use of the vaccine, denouncing [[COVID-19 misinformation#Vaccine|false information]] that could cause [[vaccine hesitancy]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Covid-19: Prince William visits King's Lynn vaccination centre |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-norfolk-56145744 |access-date=4 March 2021 |archive-date=22 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210222195417/https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-norfolk-56145744 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Covid-19: Prince William and Kate urge people to get vaccine |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56224314 |access-date=4 March 2021 |work=BBC News |archive-date=2 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302145407/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56224314 |url-status=live }}</ref> In May 2021, William got his first dose of [[COVID-19 vaccine]] by NHS staff at the [[Science Museum, London|Science Museum]] in London.<ref>{{Cite news|date=20 May 2021|title=Prince William receives first Covid vaccine dose|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-57185584|access-date=20 May 2021|archive-date=20 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210520115348/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-57185584|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2021, it was reported that he had assisted in the evacuation of an Afghan officer, a Royal Military Academy Sandhurst graduate and aide to British troops, from Kabul airport, along with more than 10 of his family members, during the [[2021 Taliban offensive]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2021/09/02/duke-cambridge-intervened-get-afghan-family-kabul/|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|title=Duke of Cambridge intervened to get Afghan family out of Kabul|first=Victoria|last=Ward|date=3 September 2021|access-date=14 May 2024|archive-date=26 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926133019/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2021/09/02/duke-cambridge-intervened-get-afghan-family-kabul/|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-william-reportedly-helped-afghan-officer-family-escape-kabul|title=Prince William reportedly helped Afghan officer, family escape Kabul|work=Fox News|first=Emily|last=Crane|date=3 September 2021|access-date=4 September 2021|archive-date=3 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903232408/https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-william-reportedly-helped-afghan-officer-family-escape-kabul|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2022 amid the [[Russian invasion of Ukraine]], William and Catherine made a donation to help the refugees.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/03/03/queen-makes-generous-private-donation-ukraine-fund-show-royal/ |title=The Queen makes 'generous' private donation to Ukraine fund as Royal family shows its support |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |first=Hannah |last=Furness |date=3 March 2022 |access-date=5 March 2022 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=5 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305182024/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/03/03/queen-makes-generous-private-donation-ukraine-fund-show-royal/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In February 2023, they donated to the [[Disasters Emergency Committee]] (DEC) which was helping victims of the [[2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64568254|title=Turkey-Syria earthquake: King thanked for 'generous' donation to DEC disaster appeal|work=BBC News|first1=Charley|last1=Adams|first2=Emily|last2=McGarvey|date=9 February 2023|accessdate=9 February 2023|archive-date=8 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208220228/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64568254|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2023, William became patron of the appeal to launch The Fleming Centre, driving a new global movement to tackle [[antimicrobial resistance]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/prince-william-new-patronage-hospital-george-charlotte-louis-were-born-7565102|title=Prince William Announces New Patronage at Hospital Where George, Charlotte and Louis Were Born|magazine=People|first=Janine|last=Henni|date=25 July 2023|access-date=28 July 2023|archive-date=28 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728160236/https://people.com/prince-william-new-patronage-hospital-george-charlotte-louis-were-born-7565102|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2024, he and Catherine made donations to help victims of [[Hurricane Beryl]].<ref>{{cite news|title=William and Kate to donate privately to Hurricane Beryl relief efforts|work=The Independent |first=Ted|last=Hennessey|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/venezuela-hurricane-beryl-grenada-st-vincent-prince-b2573557.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240704035904/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/venezuela-hurricane-beryl-grenada-st-vincent-prince-b2573557.html|date=3 July 2024|access-date=4 July 2024|archive-date=4 July 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2025, William was announced as patron of the [[College of Paramedics]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince William buys round for Aston Villa fans at Birmingham pub|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Victoria|last=Ward|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/01/15/prince-william-aston-villa-football-birmingham-royal-family/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250116092417/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/01/15/prince-william-aston-villa-football-birmingham-royal-family/|date=15 January 2025|access-date=16 January 2025|archive-date=16 January 2025|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Prince praises paramedics in 'stressful' jobs|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93l8k9z7e9o|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250116164511/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93l8k9z7e9o|date=15 January 2025|access-date=16 January 2025|archive-date=16 January 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> ===Conservation=== [[File:United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce Meeting (38060065682).jpg|thumb|left|220px|At a United for Wildlife Taskforce meeting at Buckingham Palace, 2017|alt=see caption]] William became patron of the [[Tusk Trust]] in December 2005, a charity that works towards conserving wildlife and initiating community development across Africa.<ref>{{cite web|title=Prince William becomes Patron of the Tusk Trust|website=The Royal Family |url=https://www.royal.uk/prince-william-becomes-patron-tusk-trust|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229005343/https://www.royal.uk/prince-william-becomes-patron-tusk-trust|date=19 December 2005|access-date=14 May 2024|archive-date=29 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> He carried out his first official duty with the Trust in launching a {{convert|5000|mi|km|adj=on}} bike ride across the African continent in April 2008.<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=Hello!|title=Prince William bids bon voyage to fundraising cross-Africa cyclists|date=1 April 2008|access-date=22 November 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2008/04/01/william-africa-tusk/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123001808/https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2008/04/01/william-africa-tusk/|url-status=live}}</ref> Later, William helped with launching the Tusk Conservation Awards, which have been presented to selected environmental activists annually since 2013.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/prince-william-tusk-trust-awards-conservation-heroes/|title=Prince William steps out to honor conservation heroes as he continues fight against climate change|magazine=People|first=Simon|last=Perry|date=22 November 2021|access-date=22 November 2021|archive-date=22 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122210115/https://people.com/royals/prince-william-tusk-trust-awards-conservation-heroes/|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2010, he and his brother visited Botswana, Lesotho, and South Africa, undertaking projects relating to wildlife, sport, and young children.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prince Harry and Prince William's first joint official royal tour to Africa in pictures|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/royalty/7829919/Prince-Harry-and-Prince-Williams-first-joint-official-royal-tour-to-Africa-in-pictures.html|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=17 June 2010 |access-date=15 May 2024 |archive-date=15 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515041342/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/royalty/7829919/Prince-Harry-and-Prince-Williams-first-joint-official-royal-tour-to-Africa-in-pictures.html|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref> In 2013 he succeeded his grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, as president of [[Fields in Trust]] and transitioned into the role of patron in 2024.<ref name=NFPA>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/27/gyles-brandreth-prince-philip-william-save-playing-fields/|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|title=Gyles Brandreth: 'Like Prince Philip, William is very hands-on – but there is a restraint about him'|last=Stanford |first=Peter|date=27 April 2024 |access-date=14 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513054923/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/27/gyles-brandreth-prince-philip-william-save-playing-fields/|archive-date=13 May 2024|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="2024-PP">{{cite news|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Victoria|last=Ward|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/07/24/prince-william-refuses-to-reveal-how-much-tax-he-pays/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240724033240/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/07/24/prince-william-refuses-to-reveal-how-much-tax-he-pays/|title=Prince William refuses to reveal how much tax he pays|date=24 July 2024|access-date=24 July 2024|archive-date=24 July 2024|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref> He established the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce in December 2014, with the goal of reducing global illegal wildlife trade.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://royalfoundation.com/programme/private-sector/|title=UfW Taskforces|website=Royal Foundation|access-date=17 October 2020|archive-date=18 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018073150/https://royalfoundation.com/programme/private-sector/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2014 [[Jane Goodall]] stated that William had expressed the view that all ivory in the royal collection needed to [[Destruction of ivory|be destroyed]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/feb/17/prince-william-buckingham-palace-ivory-destroyed|title=Prince William 'calls for Buckingham Palace ivory to be destroyed'|newspaper=The Guardian|date=17 February 2014|access-date=4 April 2023|archive-date=4 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404190900/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/feb/17/prince-william-buckingham-palace-ivory-destroyed|url-status=live}}</ref> William has occasionally commented on the effects of [[overpopulation]] on the [[wildlife of Africa]], but his remarks have been criticised in the media for not taking [[resource consumption]] and population density into consideration.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.euronews.com/green/2021/11/24/why-prince-william-is-wrong-to-blame-habitat-loss-on-population-growth-in-africa|title=Why Prince William is wrong to blame habitat loss on population growth in Africa|work=Euronews|first=Nichola|last=Daunton|date=24 November 2021|access-date=26 November 2021|archive-date=25 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211125233129/https://www.euronews.com/green/2021/11/24/why-prince-william-is-wrong-to-blame-habitat-loss-on-population-growth-in-africa|url-status=live}}</ref> After two years of research, William launched the [[Earthshot Prize]] in October 2020, designed to provide funding and incentive for environmental solutions over the next decade.<ref>{{cite news |first=Justin|last=Rowlatt|title=Prince William and Sir David Attenborough join forces on 'Earthshot' prize |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-54435638 |work=BBC News|date=8 October 2020 |access-date=15 May 2024|archive-date=4 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204071519/https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-54435638|url-status=live}}</ref> Following the launch, he gave a [[TED Talk]] on environmental protection and conservation as part of the TED Countdown climate change initiative.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prince William urges leaders to take action against climate change in his first Ted Talk |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2020/10/10/prince-william-gives-first-ted-talk-discusses-climate-change/5954966002/|first=Rasha|last=Ali|work=USA Today |access-date=15 May 2024 |archive-date=9 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209162019/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2020/10/10/prince-william-gives-first-ted-talk-discusses-climate-change/5954966002/|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that month, William took over the patronages of [[Fauna and Flora International]] and the [[British Trust for Ornithology]], passed on from his grandparents.<ref>{{cite news |last=Puente |first=Maria |title=Prince William champions wildlife as he takes over conservation patronages from royal grandparents |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2020/10/19/prince-william-conservation-patronage-roles-queen-elizabeth-ii/3711757001/ |access-date=20 October 2020 |work=USA Today |date=19 October 2020 |archive-date=20 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020074728/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2020/10/19/prince-william-conservation-patronage-roles-queen-elizabeth-ii/3711757001/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In the same month, he appeared in an ITV documentary titled ''Prince William: A Planet For Us All'' to discuss environmental issues.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/prince-william-a-planet-for-us-all-review-david-attenborough-b810695.html|title=Prince William – A Planet For Us All, review: It's easy to be cynical, but I found it surprisingly moving|work=The Independent|first=Sean|last=O'Grady|date=6 October 2020|access-date=14 October 2021|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029172241/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/prince-william-a-planet-for-us-all-review-david-attenborough-b810695.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2021 William made a private donation to the Thin Green Line Foundation, which provides grants for the relatives of conservation park rangers that are killed every year while protecting wildlife.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/02/prince-william-secret-donation-thin-green-line-foundation-murdered-park-rangers-families|title=Prince William secretly helped support the families of murdered park rangers in the Congo|magazine=Vanity Fair|first=Emily|last=Kirkpatrick|date=24 February 2021|access-date=25 June 2022|archive-date=20 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120113919/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/02/prince-william-secret-donation-thin-green-line-foundation-murdered-park-rangers-families|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2022, he condemned the murder of South African park ranger Anton Mzimba and asked for the responsible parties to "be brought to justice".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/prince-william-mourns-park-ranger-murdered-south-africa/|title=Prince William mourns park ranger who was murdered in South Africa: 'I'm deeply saddened|magazine=People|first=Petit|last=Stephanie|date=27 July 2022|access-date=15 May 2024|archive-date=22 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922052648/https://people.com/royals/prince-william-mourns-park-ranger-murdered-south-africa/|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2022, William voiced his support for the prison sentence given to a man in the United States responsible for trafficking rhinoceros horns and elephant ivory.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/prince-william-speaks-out-on-63-month-sentencing-in-illegal-wildlife-trafficking-case/|title=Prince William praises the 63-month sentence given to wildlife trafficker: 'Significant victory'|magazine=People|first=Charmaine|last=Patterson|date=18 August 2022|access-date=18 August 2022|archive-date=19 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819004431/https://people.com/royals/prince-william-speaks-out-on-63-month-sentencing-in-illegal-wildlife-trafficking-case/|url-status=live}}</ref> He had previously called for harsher punishments and penalties for poachers and smugglers at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference in 2018.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/5421701/prince-william-urges-tougher-punishment-for-poachers-and-wildlife-smugglers/|title=Prince William urges tougher punishment for poachers and wildlife smugglers|magazine=Time|first=Precious|last=Adesina|date=11 October 2018|access-date=19 August 2022|archive-date=19 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819082655/https://time.com/5421701/prince-william-urges-tougher-punishment-for-poachers-and-wildlife-smugglers/|url-status=live}}</ref> ===LGBT rights=== William has spoken out for [[LGBT rights]] as part of his work against [[cyberbullying]], stating the importance of being "proud of the person you are" and discussing the effects of online abuse and discrimination.<ref name="BBC-May17">{{cite news |title=LGBT Awards: Prince William honoured for supporting community |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-39899174 |access-date=14 December 2020 |work=BBC News |date=13 May 2017 |archive-date=14 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214041242/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-39899174 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2016 he appeared in the July issue of ''[[Attitude (magazine)|Attitude]]'' and became the first member of the royal family to be featured on the cover of a gay magazine.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/jun/15/prince-william-gay-magazine-attitude-duke-of-cambridge|title=Prince William appears on cover of gay magazine Attitude|newspaper=The Guardian|first=Haroon|last=Siddique|date=15 June 2016|access-date=4 September 2021|archive-date=3 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903143346/https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/jun/15/prince-william-gay-magazine-attitude-duke-of-cambridge|url-status=live}}</ref> He was recognised at the [[British LGBT Awards]] in May 2017.<ref name="BBC-May17"/> William hosted a commemorative [[Pride Month]] discussion with mental health charity volunteers at the [[Royal Vauxhall Tavern]] in June 2023.<ref>{{cite news|last=Wylie|first=Catherine|title=William jokes he is 'underdressed' in film for Pride Month |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/prince-of-wales-london-youtube-lgbt-heads-together-b2367408.html |work=The Independent|access-date=30 June 2023|archive-date=2 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902002338/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/prince-of-wales-london-youtube-lgbt-heads-together-b2367408.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ===Mental health=== Since 2009, William has been patron of Child Bereavement UK, which provides support to children and families who have lost a loved one.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/prince-william-speech-child-bereavement-uk-25th-birthday-gala/|title=Prince William marks landmark birthday of charity that was a favorite of mom Princess Diana|magazine=People|first1=Stephanie|last1=Petit|first2=Simon|last2=Perry|date=10 June 2019|access-date=30 September 2022|archive-date=30 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930061539/https://people.com/royals/prince-william-speech-child-bereavement-uk-25th-birthday-gala/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2016 the Royal Foundation launched multiple mental health initiatives, including Heads Together, a campaign led by William, Catherine and Harry to de-stigmatise mental health.<ref>{{cite news |last=Samuelson |first=Kate |date=25 August 2017 |title=How Princes William and Harry are carrying on causes close to Princess Diana's heart |url=https://time.com/4899497/princess-diana-prince-william-harry-legacy/ |magazine=Time |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180607164831/http://time.com/4899497/princess-diana-prince-william-harry-legacy/ |archive-date=7 June 2018 |access-date=24 July 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Legacy programmes include Mental Health at Work, launched in September 2018 to change the approach to workplace mental health in the United Kingdom, as well as Heads Up, launched in May 2019 in partnership with the [[Football Association]], utilising football to affect the conversation surrounding mental health in adults.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/11/health/prince-william-mental-health-website-intl/index.html|title=Prince William launches mental health website|work=CNN|first=Rob|last=Picheta|date=11 September 2018|access-date=19 February 2022|archive-date=20 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220025159/https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/11/health/prince-william-mental-health-website-intl/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that month, William and Catherine, together with William's brother Harry and sister-in-law [[Meghan, Duchess of Sussex|Meghan]], launched Shout, the United Kingdom's first 24/7 text messaging service for those who suffer from mental issues.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48222833|title=William, Kate, Harry and Meghan launch mental health text line Shout|work=BBC News|date=10 May 2019|access-date=10 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510044242/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48222833|archive-date=10 May 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> William later volunteered on the crisis helpline during the [[COVID-19 lockdown in the United Kingdom|COVID-19 lockdowns]] to provide support via text message.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52940787|title=Prince William reveals he is secret helpline volunteer|work=BBC News|date=6 June 2020|access-date=22 June 2022|archive-date=9 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609065318/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52940787|url-status=live}}</ref> He attributes his interest in mental health to his experiences as an air ambulance pilot, his work with the homeless, veterans' welfare, and his wife's anti-addiction advocacy.<ref name="gq">{{cite magazine |title=Prince William on Diana, Princess of Wales |url=https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/prince-william-diana-princess-of-wales |magazine=GQ |date=29 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190606071809/https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/prince-william-diana-princess-of-wales |access-date=13 December 2020|archive-date=6 June 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2020, William and Catherine began supporting a new mental health initiative by the Public Health England agency amidst the coronavirus pandemic.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52081021|title=Coronavirus: William and Kate urge nation to look after their mental health|work=BBC News|date=29 March 2020|access-date=3 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117023714/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52081021|archive-date=17 January 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 2020, the couple announced Our Frontline, an initiative providing mental health support to emergency medical workers.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=The Cambridges introduce a mental health program for COVID-19 frontline workers |url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a32235997/cambridges-announce-mental-health-charity-for-frontline-workers/ |magazine=Harpers Bazaar |date=22 April 2020 |access-date=12 December 2020 |archive-date=5 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220105121216/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a32235997/cambridges-announce-mental-health-charity-for-frontline-workers/ |url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2020, William established the Emergency Responders Senior Leaders Board, commissioned by the foundation to research the mental health and wellbeing of emergency responders, in partnership with [[King's College London]] and the Open University.<ref>{{cite news |last=Perry |first=Simon |title=Prince William makes surprise trip to Northern Ireland to pay tribute to frontline workers |url=https://people.com/royals/prince-william-makes-surprise-trip-to-northern-ireland-to-pay-tribute-to-frontline-workers/ |access-date=27 October 2020 |magazine=People |date=9 September 2020 |archive-date=30 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030134247/https://people.com/royals/prince-william-makes-surprise-trip-to-northern-ireland-to-pay-tribute-to-frontline-workers/ |url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2021 and 2022, William and Catherine voiced the Mental Health Minute message, which was broadcast on every radio station in the United Kingdom on and asked people to help individuals around them that suffer from loneliness.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-and-prince-william-lead-celebrities-in-a-mental-health-minute-broadcast/|title=Kate Middleton and Prince William lead celebrities in a 'Mental Health Minute' broadcast|date=14 May 2021|access-date=1 May 2024|magazine=People|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609192519/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-and-prince-william-lead-celebrities-in-a-mental-health-minute-broadcast/|archive-date=9 June 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-prince-william-interrupt-radio-stations-across-uk-mental-health-minute/|title=Kate Middleton and Prince William interrupt radio stations across the U.K. with a Mental Health Minute|magazine=People|first=Stephanie|last=Petit|date=13 May 2022|access-date=13 May 2022|archive-date=13 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513101306/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-prince-william-interrupt-radio-stations-across-uk-mental-health-minute/|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2022, to mark the World Mental Health Day, the couple took over ''[[Newsbeat]]'' and interviewed four guests on topics related to mental health.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-63203115|title=Prince and Princess of Wales take over Radio 1 Newsbeat|work=BBC News|date=11 October 2022|access-date=11 October 2022|archive-date=10 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010200103/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-63203115|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2023, William unveiled two organizations that had partnered with the Duchy of Cornwall to raise better mental well-being and provide mental health services for all its tenants.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/09/14/prince-wales-mental-health-heart-duchy-cornwall/|title=Prince of Wales shakes-up running of Duchy of Cornwall with mental health scheme|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first1=India|last1=McTaggart|first2=Victoria|last2=Ward|date=14 September 2023|accessdate=14 September 2023|archive-date=14 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914210016/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/09/14/prince-wales-mental-health-heart-duchy-cornwall/|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/kate-middleton-prince-william-join-schoolchildren-outdoor-lessons-visit-farm-7969146|title=Kate Middleton and Prince William join school children for some outdoor learning around a campfire|magazine=People|first=Simon|last=Perry|date=14 September 2023|access-date=15 September 2023|archive-date=14 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230914190415/https://people.com/kate-middleton-prince-william-join-schoolchildren-outdoor-lessons-visit-farm-7969146|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2023 and to mark World Mental Health Day, he and Catherine took part in a forum for young people in Birmingham, alongside BBC Radio 1 and charity called The Mix, called ''Exploring our Emotional Worlds'' continuing their longstanding work to promote mental well-being.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/kate-middleton-prince-william-step-out-world-mental-health-day-8349117|title=Kate Middleton and Prince William step out for World Mental Health Day|magazine=People|first=Simon|last=Perry|date=10 October 2023|access-date=10 October 2023|archive-date=10 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231010170009/https://people.com/kate-middleton-prince-william-step-out-world-mental-health-day-8349117|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2024, he announced a three-year funding package for the charity We Are Farming Minds to provide mental health support for farmers on the Duchy of Cornwall lands.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/05/17/prince-wales-pledges-mental-health-support-duchy-farmers/|title=Prince of Wales pledges mental health support for Duchy of Cornwall farmers|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Victoria|last=Ward|date=17 May 2024|access-date=19 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240518092306/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/05/17/prince-wales-pledges-mental-health-support-duchy-farmers/|archive-date=18 May 2024|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref> In December 2024, he and Catherine announced that they were jointly funding a pilot scheme with the charity Norfolk and Waveney Mind to offer extra support for rural and farming communities on the [[Sandringham estate]].<ref>{{cite news|work=BBC News|title=William and Kate fund Norfolk mental health pilot |first=Neve|last=Gordon-Farleigh |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly2kev2n7lo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241221172720/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly2kev2n7lo|date=21 December 2024|access-date=21 December 2024|archive-date=21 December 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2025, William was announced as the patron of We Are Farming Minds.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince William to appear on Clarkson's Farm|work=BBC News|first=Clara|last=Bullock |first2=Maisie|last2=Lillywhite |url= https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cddy17179qlo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250326194515/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cddy17179qlo|date=26 March 2025|access-date=26 March 2025|archive-date=26 March 2025|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Prince William to appear on Clarkson’s Farm|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=India |last=McTaggart|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/03/26/prince-of-wales-to-star-in-clarksons-farm/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250327034051/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/03/26/prince-of-wales-to-star-in-clarksons-farm/|date=26 March 2025|access-date=27 March 2025|archive-date=27 March 2025|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref> ===Homelessness=== In September 2005, William became patron of [[Centrepoint (charity)|Centrepoint]], a charity that assists the homeless.<ref>{{cite news|title=William becomes patron of the homeless|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1498374/William-becomes-patron-of-the-homeless.html|date=14 September 2005|access-date=20 May 2024|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Sally |last=Pook|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501163801/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1498374/William-becomes-patron-of-the-homeless.html |archive-date=1 May 2024|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref> In December 2009, as part of a Centrepoint-organised event, the prince spent the night in a sleeping bag near [[Blackfriars Bridge]] to raise awareness of the experiences of homeless youth.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Press Association |title=Prince William sleeps rough for a night |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/dec/22/prince-william-sleeps-rough-homeless |access-date=19 February 2021 |newspaper=The Guardian |date=22 December 2009 |archive-date=18 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318030016/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/dec/22/prince-william-sleeps-rough-homeless |url-status=live }}</ref> He opened their new facility, Apprenticeship House, in November 2019 to mark their 50th anniversary.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Perry |first=Simon |title=Prince William follows in Princess Diana's footsteps fighting homelessness on poignant anniversary|url=https://people.com/royals/prince-william-follows-in-princess-dianas-footsteps-fighting-homelessness-on-poignant-anniversary/#!|access-date=20 May 2024|magazine=People|date=13 November 2019 |archive-date=9 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609170831/https://people.com/royals/prince-william-follows-in-princess-dianas-footsteps-fighting-homelessness-on-poignant-anniversary/|url-status=live}}</ref> William has been patron of homelessness charity [[The Passage (charity)|The Passage]] since 2019 after first visiting the centre in 1993 with his mother.<ref>{{cite news |last=Furness|first=Hannah|title=Prince William named patron of homeless charity he visited with Princess Diana as a child|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/02/13/prince-william-named-patron-homeless-charity-visited-princess/|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=13 February 2019 |access-date=20 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230316205908/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/02/13/prince-william-named-patron-homeless-charity-visited-princess/|archive-date=16 March 2023|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last=Foussianes |first=Chloe |title=Prince William is now patron of a charity he visited with Princess Diana as a child|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a26323089/prince-william-princess-diana-passage-charity-patron/|magazine=Town & Country|date=13 February 2019|access-date=19 February 2021|archive-date=1 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201181027/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a26323089/prince-william-princess-diana-passage-charity-patron/|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2020, he wrote the introduction to the organisation's 40th-anniversary fundraising cookbook, discussing the importance of helping victims of homelessness during the [[COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom|COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Kirkpatrick |first=Emily |title=Prince William discusses the pandemic's "frightening" impact on the homeless community |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/10/prince-william-the-passage-cookbook-forward-homelessness-pandemic |magazine=Vanity Fair |date=2 October 2020 |access-date=20 February 2021 |archive-date=16 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116152920/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/10/prince-william-the-passage-cookbook-forward-homelessness-pandemic |url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2020, William volunteered at the charity to help prepare donation bags for homeless residents in emergency hotel accommodations and spoke with residents about their experiences.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Betancourt |first=Bianca |title=Prince William secretly volunteered at a homeless shelter over the holidays |url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a35138812/prince-william-holiday-homeless-shelter-volunteering/ |magazine=Harper's Bazaar |date=6 January 2021 |access-date=20 February 2021 |archive-date=2 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202191859/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a35138812/prince-william-holiday-homeless-shelter-volunteering/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2022 and 2023, he was spotted selling copies of ''[[The Big Issue]]'' on the streets, copies of which are usually sold by homeless and unemployed people to collect money.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-61747092|title=Prince William spotted selling Big Issue in central London|work=BBC News|date=9 June 2022|access-date=9 June 2022|archive-date=9 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609112755/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-61747092|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3g2ee8kk0ro|title=Prince of Wales sells Big Issue in supermarket|work=BBC News|first=Andre|last=Rhoden-Paul|date=5 December 2023|access-date=5 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205171103/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3g2ee8kk0ro|archive-date=5 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2023, William launched Homewards after two years of development, which aims to "finally end homelessness" in the United Kingdom.<ref name="Homewards">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/06/26/prince-of-wales-launch-homewards-end-homelessness/|title=Prince William says his life's work will be to end homelessness|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Victoria|last=Ward|date=26 June 2023|accessdate=26 June 2023|url-access=subscription|archive-date=25 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230625234204/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/06/26/prince-of-wales-launch-homewards-end-homelessness/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="CBSH">{{cite news |last=D'Agata |first=Charlie |title=Prince William launches "Homewards" initiative in a bid to "finally end homelessness" in the U.K. |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/prince-william-homelessness-homewards-initiative-uk/ |website=CBS News |access-date=2 September 2023 |archive-date=2 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902002339/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/prince-william-homelessness-homewards-initiative-uk/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The five-year initiative aims to tackle homelessness in six pilot locations across the United Kingdom with an initial seed funding allocated for each area by the Royal Foundation, working with existing private sector and grassroots charity partners.<ref name="Homewards"/> The project focuses on early intervention and providing housing to families before other issues, such as abuse and joblessness, are addressed.<ref name="CBSH"/> In February 2024, William, in partnership with Cornish charity St Petrocs, announced plans for building 24 homes on Duchy of Cornwall land in [[Nansledan]] to provide temporary accommodation for people experiencing homelessness in the area.<ref name="DoC-24">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-68330944|title=Nansledan: Prince William to build homes for homeless on Duchy land|work=BBC News|first=Brodie|last=Owen|date=18 February 2024|access-date=18 February 2024|archive-date=19 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240219000513/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-68330944|url-status=live}}</ref> Future plans include building more than 400 social rented homes and a further 475 affordable dwellings in [[South East Faversham]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/prince-william-4-million-new-homes-unhoused-8584800|title=Prince William announces $4m plan to build homes for the unhoused on his Cornwall estate|magazine=People|first=Simon|last=Perry|date=19 February 2024|access-date=20 May 2024|archive-date=16 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240516173827/https://people.com/prince-william-4-million-new-homes-unhoused-8584800|url-status=live}}</ref> ===Sport=== [[File:Prince William, 2007.jpg|thumb|175px|Playing polo at [[Royal Military Academy Sandhurst|Sandhurst]] in 2007|alt=see caption]] William often plays [[polo]] to raise money for charity.<ref>{{cite web |title=Why is the royal family obsessed with polo? |url=https://poloweekly.com/why-is-the-royal-family-obsessed-with-polo/ |magazine=Polo Weekly |date=15 May 2019 |access-date=3 December 2020 |archive-date=2 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202161949/https://poloweekly.com/why-is-the-royal-family-obsessed-with-polo/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> He is a fan of football, and supports the English club [[Aston Villa]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince George to support Aston Villa, says William |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24682512 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029053711/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24682512|date=26 October 2013 |access-date=24 December 2013|archive-date=29 October 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> He became president of [[The Football Association|England's Football Association]] (FA) in May 2006 and vice-royal patron of the [[Welsh Rugby Union]] (WRU) in February 2007, supporting the Queen as patron.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=The Guardian|title=William, the footballer prince, to become FA president|first=Stephen|last=Bates|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/sep/17/football.monarchy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620065753/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/sep/17/football.monarchy|date=16 September 2005|access-date=20 May 2024|archive-date=20 June 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> The same year, the WRU's decision to name the [[Prince William Cup]] drew criticism as some believed it would have been more appropriate to name it after [[Ray Gravell]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-in-wales/2007/11/24/prince-william-to-watch-namesake-cup-tie-91466-20155814/ |title=Prince William to watch namesake cup tie |work=WalesOnline |date=24 November 2007 |access-date=29 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126041822/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-in-wales/2007/11/24/prince-william-to-watch-namesake-cup-tie-91466-20155814/ |archive-date=26 January 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7110794.stm |title=Prince watches Wales lose his cup |work=BBC News |date=24 November 2007 |access-date=29 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090111215326/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7110794.stm |archive-date=11 January 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> William became patron of the WRU and the FA in 2016 and 2024, respectively.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-38379529|title=Prince William to succeed Queen as Welsh Rugby Union patron|work=BBC News|date=20 December 2016|access-date=9 February 2023|archive-date=9 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209184735/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-38379529|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="2024-PP"/> In December 2010, William, alongside [[David Cameron]], attended a meeting with [[FIFA]] vice-president [[Chung Mong-joon]] at which Chung suggested a vote-trading deal for the right to host the 2018 World Cup in England. The English delegation reported the suggestion to FIFA, considering it a violation of anti-collusion rules.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/27/prince-william-david-cameron-caught-fifa-corruption-scandal/|title=Prince William and David Cameron caught up in Fifa corruption scandal|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200313120755/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/27/prince-william-david-cameron-caught-fifa-corruption-scandal/|archive-date=13 March 2020|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=27 June 2017|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/video-news/video-david-cameron-and-prince-william-implicated-in-fifa-corruption-probe-35874189.html|title=Video: David Cameron and Prince William implicated in FIFA corruption probe|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914104818/https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/video-news/video-david-cameron-and-prince-william-implicated-in-fifa-corruption-probe-35874189.html|archive-date=14 September 2019|newspaper=Belfast Telegraph|date=28 June 2017}}</ref> In 2011 William, as president of the English FA, voted against [[Australia 2022 FIFA World Cup bid|Australia's 2022 FIFA bid]] and instead voted for South Korea, despite being [[Monarchy of Australia|Australia's future heir]]. In 2020 he voted against the joint [[Australia–New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup bid]] and instead voted for [[Colombia 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup bid|Colombia]].<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=news.com.au|date=28 June 2020|title=Peter FitzSimons condemns Prince William and England's Football Association for controversial World Cup vote|first=Nic|last=Savage|page=1|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/peter-fitzsimons-condemns-prince-william-and-englands-football-association-for-controversial-world-cup-vote/news-story/63b4f61c67342e519ecc4351994dac9d|access-date=28 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628091037/https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/peter-fitzsimons-condemns-prince-william-and-englands-football-association-for-controversial-world-cup-vote/news-story/63b4f61c67342e519ecc4351994dac9d|archive-date=28 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2021, following an investigation into racism directed at [[Marcus Rashford]], William released a statement as president of the FA, denouncing the "racist abuse... whether on the pitch, in the stands, or on social media" as "despicable" and stating that "we all have a responsibility" to create an environment of tolerance and accountability.<ref>{{cite news |title=Duke of Cambridge: Football Association president calls for racist abuse of footballers to stop |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55879952 |access-date=19 February 2021 |work=BBC News |date=31 January 2021 |archive-date=21 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210221072929/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55879952 |url-status=live }}</ref> In April 2021, William criticised the planned breakaway competition [[European Super League|The Super League]], adding that he "share[d] the concerns of fans about the proposed Super League and the damage it risks causing to the game we love."<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 April 2021 |title=Prince William criticises 'damaging' European Super League plans |work=The Athletic |url=https://theathletic.com/news/european-super-league-prince-william/h5Xcu3UnJVv7 |access-date=19 April 2021 |archive-date=20 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420014736/https://theathletic.com/news/european-super-league-prince-william/h5Xcu3UnJVv7 |url-status=live }}</ref> In July 2021, he condemned racist attacks against England football players following their loss at the [[UEFA Euro 2020]] finale.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/07/12/england-players-racism-euros-defeat/|title=Boris Johnson, Prince William condemn racist abuse of England's Black players|newspaper=The Washington Post|first1=Jennifer|last1=Hassan|first2=Karla|last2=Adam|date=12 July 2021|access-date=24 October 2021|archive-date=9 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809030140/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/07/12/england-players-racism-euros-defeat/|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref> In May 2007, William became patron of the English Schools' Swimming Association.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.royal.uk/prince-william-becomes-patron-english-swimming-schools-association-and-mountain-rescue|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225184216/https://www.royal.uk/prince-william-becomes-patron-english-swimming-schools-association-and-mountain-rescue|date=16 May 2007|archive-date=25 February 2024|title=Prince William becomes patron of English Swimming School's Association and Mountain Rescue|website=The Royal Family|access-date=20 May 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2012, together with his wife Catherine and brother Harry, William launched Coach Core. The program was set up following the [[2012 Olympics]] and provides apprenticeship opportunities for people who desire to pursue a career as a professional coach.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-34414248|title=Prince William in Cardiff to launch WRU Coach Core scheme|work=BBC News|date=1 October 2015|access-date=9 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927134117/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-34414248|archive-date=27 September 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2020, he appeared in a [[BBC One]] Documentary titled ''Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health'' as a part of a campaign to promote men to discuss their mental issues using football as a common medium.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jkbr|title=Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health|work=BBC One|date=28 May 2020|access-date=29 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200526180156/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jkbr|archive-date=26 May 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Both William and Harry are enthusiastic motorcyclists; William owns a [[Ducati 1198|Ducati 1198 S Corse]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince William arrives at polo on Ducati motorcycle|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/5755071/Prince-William-arrives-at-polo-on-Ducati-motorcycle.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220142324/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/5755071/Prince-William-arrives-at-polo-on-Ducati-motorcycle.html|access-date=20 May 2024|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Murray|last=Wardrop|date=6 July 2009|archive-date=20 December 2023|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref> In May 2014, William, like his father and grandfather, became president of the [[British Sub-Aqua Club]] (BSAC).<ref>{{cite news|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-27353870|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150806010541/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-27353870|title=Prince William becomes British Sub-Aqua Club president|date=10 May 2014|access-date=20 May 2024|archive-date=6 August 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He also took part in a [[bandy]] event in [[Stockholm]] in January 2018.<ref>{{cite news|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-42867399|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206235729/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-42867399|title=Prince William wins bandy hockey shootout in Sweden|date=30 January 2018|access-date=20 May 2024|archive-date=6 December 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2022, William was criticised by Welsh football followers and Welsh actor [[Michael Sheen]] for holding the Prince of Wales title whilst having affiliations with the [[England national football team]], particularly after he presented jerseys to the squad in advance of the [[2022 FIFA World Cup]] in which both [[Wales national football team|Wales]] and England were placed in the same Group B.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Low |first=Valentine |title=Prince of Wales criticised by Michael Sheen over England support |newspaper=[[The Times]] |url=https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/prince-of-wales-criticised-by-michael-sheen-over-england-support-8zfmggqbv |access-date=19 November 2022 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221221050208/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prince-of-wales-criticised-by-michael-sheen-over-england-support-8zfmggqbv |url-status=live }}</ref> William commented that he had supported the England football team from a very young age, but happily supported [[Welsh rugby union]], of which he is patron, over England.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|title='The drive home will be tense': Prince William and Kate cheer on opposite sides at Wales vs England|date=26 February 2023|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/02/25/prince-william-kate-cheer-opposite-sides-wales-vs-england/|access-date=1 June 2023|url-access=subscription|archive-date=31 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531231046/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/02/25/prince-william-kate-cheer-opposite-sides-wales-vs-england/|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2023, he was criticised in segments of the press and social media for not attending [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final]] in Australia as president of the FA.<ref>{{cite news |last=Davies |first=Caroline |date=20 August 2023 |title=Prince William faces criticism for not attending Women's World Cup final |newspaper=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/aug/20/prince-william-criticism-not-attending-womens-world-cup-final |url-status=live |access-date=22 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820115150/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/aug/20/prince-william-criticism-not-attending-womens-world-cup-final |archive-date=20 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Vassell |first=Nicole |date=20 August 2023 |title=Prince William shares message after criticism for missing women's World Cup Final |work=The Independent |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-william-not-going-to-world-cup-lionesses-b2396154.html |url-status=live |access-date=22 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820140711/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-william-not-going-to-world-cup-lionesses-b2396154.html |archive-date=20 August 2023}}</ref>
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