Prince William is committed to instilling in his children the values of empathy and social responsibility that his mother, Princess Diana, taught him. As he leads initiatives to address 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 on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, royal author Phil Dampier remarked on William’s dedication to continuing Diana’s legacy. “He’s taking on his mother’s legacy, but also, he’s going to hand it on to his children,” Dampier shared. “I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before he lets George Charlotte and Louis sleep rough overnight and get a taste of what he did when he was a kid.”
Earlier this year, William explained how he’s begun broaching the subject of homelessness with his children during their daily school run. “I probably am already doing it on the school run,” he revealed. Initially, William hesitated, wondering, “Do I bring this up? Or should I wait and see if any of them noticed?” He shared that his children quickly picked up on the issue, responding with silence as they processed the information.
“I can see the brain going with this, and trying to work out what that means,” William observed, describing how George, Charlotte, and Louis were visibly thoughtful. For William, introducing these conversations early is crucial. “I do think it’s really important that you start those conversations when the children are small,” he 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, he hopes his children will understand and engage with the world around them, honoring Princess Diana’s legacy by cultivating compassion and kindness in their lives.