Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamare encouraging open conversations about mental health.
On Friday, the royal couple joined well-known faces from soccer star David Beckham to singer Anne-Marie and chef Jamie Oliver in a 60-second broadcast urging U.K. citizens to continue to help others and carry on conversations about mental health struggles as the country comes to an end of its Mental Health Awareness Week.
In the PSA, William, 38, said, “It would be great to keep talking,” as Anne-Maire added, “To a loved one, friend or colleague — let’s keep making the conversation accessible.”
And Kate, 39, then added, “Because our mental health binds every single one of us together.”
Beckham, 46, summed up the message’s key themes, saying, “Taking time to reflect through the most challenging of years.”
Kate Middleton and Prince William.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/ youtube
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Leading up to Friday’s broadcast, Beckham urged people to turn on their radios to tune in. “This year more than ever, it’s important that we all keep talking,” he said in a video shared on the Shout 85258 Twitter.
Kate Middleton and Prince William.
On Thursday, William and Kate visited Wolverhampton, in England’s Midlands, and toured some projects helping those with mental health and alsoenjoyed some games with children.
“Come on, Catherine!” William said as he encouraged his wife to join his game of ping-pong. “Catherine is really good at table tennis.”
As she grabbed her paddle, the couple were clearly in their element. “This could go on for hours,” said William. “Talk amongst yourselves!”
Prince William playing ping-pong.Jacob King - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Kate Middleton and Prince William enjoying their day out last week in Wolverhampton.Jacob King/AP/Shutterstock
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“Our service is here 24/7 for people to have a free, confidential text conversation with one of our trained volunteers who will listen without judgment, help you feel calm and find a way forward. Just text SHOUT to 85258 at any time of day or night; we’re here for you,” she added.
On Monday, Kate released a video of atouching callshe made to a teen named Romy who took part in the Duchess of Cambridge’s “Hold Still” photo project, which highlighted life amid lockdown.
source: people.com
