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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Prince William's Moving Gesture For Late Mother Diana On Her Birth Anniversary
/ Jul 01, 2025, 09:55PM IST Late Princess Diana's birthday gets royal nod from his son. Prince William marks Diana's birth anniversary with a cause close to her heart. William travelled to Sheffield to mark second anniversary of his homelessness initiative. He highlighted progress made by The Royal Foundation's 'Homewards' programme. The late Princess of Wales would have turned 64 on July 1 this year. Diana was Centrepoint's patron and ensured her sons had awareness and empathy. As children, both William and Harry accompanied her on visits to shelters. William has continued Diana's work today by becoming patron of various charities. Watch-
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Remembering Princess Diana as Prince William is set to celebrate his mom's 64th birthday
With Prince William getting ready to celebrate what would have been his mother, Princess Diana's 64th birthday on 1 July, the world once again focuses its attention on the most beloved Royal of all time. On July 1, Prince William honors Princess Diana's legacy on her 64th birthday.(AP ) Princess Diana would have turned 64 this year, and though she passed away tragically in 1997, her legacy as the 'People's Princess' remains powerful. In the same year, she was all over the news walking across a live landmine field in Angola. Diana was changing the image of what royalty could be, even in her last year. Her last birthday, on 1 July 1997, was a quiet affair, just a month before her death. Divorced from Prince Charles, Diana was in the midst of rebuilding her life. She attended a charity gala at London's Tate Gallery wearing a dazzling black beaded gown gifted by designer Jacques Azagury and received more than 90 bouquets of flowers. ALSO READ| Prince William to celebrate Princess Diana's birthday today with special plans Throughout her life, Princess Diana was known for moments that made headlines In 1995, she gave a now-famous BBC Panorama interview, breaking royal protocol to share her personal struggles, the same aura Prince Harry later absorbed. Just a year earlier, she stunned the world in 'the Revenge Dress,' a daring black number worn the same night Prince Charles publicly admitted to infidelity. Perhaps the most heartbreaking image of her time as a royal remains the shot of her sitting alone at the Taj Mahal in India, a symbol of love, while then Prince Charles conducted royal duties elsewhere. When asked about his wife, he simply replied: 'Work it out for yourself.' ALSO READ| Prince William cuts ties with woman who offered $27,000 meetings with him Prince William poised to follow his mom's path On July 1, Prince William will meet with representatives from the six UK regions involved in Homewards' pilot efforts: Sheffield, Newport in South Wales, Aberdeen in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and Lambeth in London for the non-profit, the Homewards Initiative, which aims to eliminate homelessness across the UK by 2028.. 'Your experiences are what makes Homewards unique and powerful. We can harness our collective capabilities, expertise, and resources towards this common cause. I am immensely proud to say that your collective effort has already allowed us to achieve lasting impact,' Prince of Wales shared in an open letter. 'I am confident we can lead and inspire understanding, empathy, and optimism that homelessness can be ended,' he added. 'Focus is also important, and you have identified the groups particularly at risk of homelessness in your locations to drive solutions that show it is possible to prevent their homelessness.' ALSO READ| Prince Harry has chalked out a plan to return to the Royal fold, insiders say it's 'never happening' 'While visiting the six locations, I have been inspired by the motivation, creativity, and expertise that is embodied in each location and the tangible difference you are making for some of society's most vulnerable,' William wrote.
Economic Times
30-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Prince William advances homelessness campaign on Princess Diana's birthday
Prince William visits Sheffield on Princess Diana's birthday to mark two years of Homewards, an initiative aiming to make homelessness rare, brief and unrepeated through local partnerships, early intervention programs, and affordable housing projects Prince William will travel to Sheffield on July 1, the day that would have marked Princess Diana's 64th birthday, to highlight the two‑year progress of his homelessness campaign, Homewards. Launched in the third quarter of 2023, Homewards aims to make homelessness 'rare, brief and unrepeated.' The initiative reflects Prince William's commitment to carrying forward Princess Diana's legacy in social compassion and campaign has engaged six pilot regions across the UK: Sheffield, Newport in South Wales, Aberdeen in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Bournemouth–Christchurch–Poole, and Lambeth in London. Each area is now in what Prince William's open letter describes as 'delivery mode' in implementing locally tailored strategies for homelessness prevention and intervention. Also read: Royal insiders hint Kate Middleton may never fully recover — but a bold new chapter with Prince William loHomewards has launched more than 100 projects across the six pilot regions. A significant milestone came with a $50 million financing agreement from Lloyds Bank, intended to support the construction and refurbishment of affordable housing. Homewards describes the investment as a 'groundbreaking moment' that may unlock additional funding streams from public and private a letter to participating local authorities, Prince William praised their efforts:'Your experiences are what makes Homewards unique and powerful... I am immensely proud to say that your collective effort has already allowed us to achieve lasting impact.' He emphasized the need for continued focus, adding:'I am confident we can lead and inspire understanding, empathy and optimism that homelessness can be ended.'Also read: Prince William turns 43: Royals share new puppy photo for his birthday celebrationExperts from the homelessness and charitable sectors have endorsed Homewards' approach. Lydia Stazen, former executive director of the Institute of Global Homelessness and a member of Homewards' advisory board, noted:'The networks have been built...[and] we are seeing really concrete outcomes.'Polly Neate, former CEO of Shelter and Women's Aid, highlighted Homewards' focus on prevention:'We need to get out of this idea that crisis intervention is going to end homelessness... What Homewards is demonstrating how those systems can work differently.'Stazen attributed the campaign's rapid progress to Prince William's involvement:'His leadership brings 'a particular type of figure'... capable of convening, inspiring and motivating action.' Prince William's visible endorsement and active participation have helped distinguish Homewards from earlier efforts that focused primarily on crisis response. During his visit to Sheffield, Prince William will tour a local school to view an early intervention initiative known as Upstream, modeled on Australia's Geelong Project. The program, which reached a 40 per cent reduction in youth homelessness and a 20 per cent decline in early school leaving, identifies and supports young people at risk before they enter homelessness. William's itinerary also includes visiting Sheffield's Innovative Housing Project, where the first residents are moving into newly developed or refurbished homes funded through Homewards. The project represents a tangible outcome from the campaign's Lloyds Bank financing and local partnerships. Prince William anchored Homewards in Princess Diana's humanitarian influence. He and his brother Prince Harry visited homelessness shelters as children, a formative experience that guided William's continued advocacy. He now serves as patron of organizations that Diana once supported, including Centrepoint and The Passage. Also read: 'He despises them': Furious Prince William to axe Harry's children from royal lineup when he's king Ahead of the Sheffield visit, William wrote that local teams had:'identified the groups particularly at risk of homelessness in your locations to drive solutions that show it is possible to prevent their homelessness.' As Homewards enters its third year, Prince William's role continues to be central in uniting charitable efforts, public funding, and local innovation. By spotlighting early intervention, housing solutions, and community collaboration, the campaign aligns with research-based strategies aimed at systemic change.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Prince William advances homelessness campaign on Princess Diana's birthday
Prince William visits Sheffield as homewards reaches key milestone Homewards mobilizes major funding and local projects Live Events Expert praise and systemic innovations under homewards Filming upstream school program and housing readiness Building on Diana's legacy through homewards (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Prince William will travel to Sheffield on July 1, the day that would have marked Princess Diana's 64th birthday, to highlight the two‑year progress of his homelessness campaign, Homewards. Launched in the third quarter of 2023, Homewards aims to make homelessness 'rare, brief and unrepeated.' The initiative reflects Prince William's commitment to carrying forward Princess Diana's legacy in social compassion and campaign has engaged six pilot regions across the UK: Sheffield, Newport in South Wales, Aberdeen in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Bournemouth–Christchurch–Poole, and Lambeth in London. Each area is now in what Prince William's open letter describes as 'delivery mode' in implementing locally tailored strategies for homelessness prevention and read: Royal insiders hint Kate Middleton may never fully recover — but a bold new chapter with Prince William lo Homewards has launched more than 100 projects across the six pilot regions. A significant milestone came with a $50 million financing agreement from Lloyds Bank, intended to support the construction and refurbishment of affordable housing. Homewards describes the investment as a 'groundbreaking moment' that may unlock additional funding streams from public and private a letter to participating local authorities, Prince William praised their efforts:'Your experiences are what makes Homewards unique and powerful... I am immensely proud to say that your collective effort has already allowed us to achieve lasting impact.'He emphasized the need for continued focus, adding:'I am confident we can lead and inspire understanding, empathy and optimism that homelessness can be ended.'Also read: Prince William turns 43: Royals share new puppy photo for his birthday celebration Experts from the homelessness and charitable sectors have endorsed Homewards' approach. Lydia Stazen, former executive director of the Institute of Global Homelessness and a member of Homewards' advisory board, noted:'The networks have been built...[and] we are seeing really concrete outcomes.'Polly Neate, former CEO of Shelter and Women's Aid, highlighted Homewards' focus on prevention:'We need to get out of this idea that crisis intervention is going to end homelessness... What Homewards is demonstrating how those systems can work differently.'Stazen attributed the campaign's rapid progress to Prince William's involvement:'His leadership brings 'a particular type of figure'... capable of convening, inspiring and motivating action.'Prince William's visible endorsement and active participation have helped distinguish Homewards from earlier efforts that focused primarily on crisis his visit to Sheffield, Prince William will tour a local school to view an early intervention initiative known as Upstream, modeled on Australia's Geelong Project. The program, which reached a 40 per cent reduction in youth homelessness and a 20 per cent decline in early school leaving, identifies and supports young people at risk before they enter itinerary also includes visiting Sheffield's Innovative Housing Project, where the first residents are moving into newly developed or refurbished homes funded through Homewards. The project represents a tangible outcome from the campaign's Lloyds Bank financing and local William anchored Homewards in Princess Diana's humanitarian influence. He and his brother Prince Harry visited homelessness shelters as children, a formative experience that guided William's continued advocacy. He now serves as patron of organizations that Diana once supported, including Centrepoint and The read: 'He despises them': Furious Prince William to axe Harry's children from royal lineup when he's king Ahead of the Sheffield visit, William wrote that local teams had:'identified the groups particularly at risk of homelessness in your locations to drive solutions that show it is possible to prevent their homelessness.'As Homewards enters its third year, Prince William's role continues to be central in uniting charitable efforts, public funding, and local innovation. By spotlighting early intervention, housing solutions, and community collaboration, the campaign aligns with research-based strategies aimed at systemic change.
Perth Now
30-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Prince William admits ending homelessness is a 'mammoth challenge'
Prince William has acknowledged ending homelessness is a "mammoth challenge". The Prince of Wales launched his ambitious Homewards project two years ago and in a letter to the six local coalition groups that were formed across the UK, William has thanked them for joining in with his dream to "demonstrate that it is possible to make homelessness rare, brief and unrepeated". In a letter marking the anniversary, he wrote: "After a year of convening, our second year has seen Homewards shift into delivery mode. "We have moved our first residents into homes, scaled innovative solutions through the Homewards Fund, launched locally led initiatives to tackle homelessness and forged Activator partnerships to deliver homes and employment opportunities with Lloyds Banking Group and Hays. "Together, we are demonstrating tangible impact. "I know this is a mammoth challenge and change won't come overnight, but over the past year we've started to shift the dial and there are now people who are no longer experiencing homelessness thanks to your tremendous efforts." The programme has been launched in Newport in South Wales, Lambeth in south London, Northern Ireland, Aberdeen, Sheffield, Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch, with each "local coalition group" working to identify solutions to specific groups at risk of homelessness in their area, including women and families facing multiple disadvantages in Wales and lone parents in temporary accommodation in the capital. William noted making changes is "complex and unpredictable" but he is "confident" about the plans. He wrote: "Homewards is an ambitious programme. Tackling homelessness is not just about building homes. creating long-term change is complex and unpredictable, but I am confident we can lead and inspire understanding, empathy and optimism that homelessness can be ended. "Focus is also important, and you have identified the groups particularly at risk of homelessness in your locations to drive solutions that show it is possible to prevent their homelessness. "While visiting the six locations, I have been inspired by the motivation, creativity and expertise that is embodied in each location and the tangible difference you are making for some of society's most vulnerable." Homewards' "innovative housing projects" has already seen the first residents move into flats in Aberdeen after the scheme linked a local housing association, high street retailers and others to provide and furnish the properties, while Sheffield's first tenants are due to move in this week. Liz Laurence, Homewards' programme director, said: 'We're proud to say, as we head into our third year, that Homewards is the broadest collective effort working to prevent homelessness across the UK. 'We set out with a mission to demonstrate that together it's possible to end homelessness, and I think we are really confident about where we are … We are starting to really see a difference on the ground.'
