William:Centrepoint Patron and other charities related to the homeless

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I don't think William administers the Centrepoint twitter, although it's nice to read from their Twitter conversation with Gordon Rayner, a Royal correspondent, that William "often" does private visits.

Centrepoint (@centrepointuk) on Twitter

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^^ They tweeted about her hair because William made a comment about it to a trainee hairdresser at Centrepoint, calling it a "nightmare" because it's so curly and has to be straightened.  Limabeany started a new topic about it here: Middleton: Duchess of Cambridge's hair is a "nightmare" says Prince William

Frankly, from what I have seen lately, I believe that this new pr guy is reading forums and criticism and acting accordingly to counterattack. The fact that most negative comments are being red arrowed to death since he assumed his position, for example and the timing of the George photographs for no reason, Kate and the wedding...  :hmm: 

A couple of weeks before Christmas is a good time to release the pictures of George.  And neither William nor Kate look very happy to be spotted going into the wedding, so I'd wonder if PR had anything to do with it.  Sometimes it's PR, and sometimes it just is what it is.

Cindy

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Claudine Collins (@claudinecollins) tweeted at 7:01am - 17 Dec 14:

What a humbling morning, mentoring young adults at Centrepoint with the Duke of Cambridge. pic.twitter.com/8ijQ8SkWeU (Claudine Collins on Twitter: "What a humbling morning, mentoring young adults at Centrepoint with the Duke of Cambridge. http://t.co/8ijQ8SkWeU")

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Centrepoint (@centrepointuk) tweeted at 6:35am - 17 Dec 14:

Jobs, interview techniques, healthy breakfast and his wife's hair! Some the chat from our Prince William today. pic.twitter.com/AOU3KIVYKV (Centrepoint on Twitter: "Jobs, interview techniques, healthy breakfast and his wife's hair! Some the chat from our Prince William today.)

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The Duke Of Cambridge Chats About Jobs, Health And Hair With Homeless Young People

Getting a job, interview techniques, healthy breakfasts and his wife's hair were just some of the chats between Centrepoint Patron The Duke of Cambridge and homeless young people during a visit.

The Duke of Cambridge visited our newly refurbished health and wellbeing centre in Soho, London, ton Wednesday morning to meet young people, staff and some of the UK's top business leaders for a special mentoring session.

First up was a healthy eating session run by healthy living advisor Dominic Lane, which focuses on how to cook, tackling health issues through diet and boosting confidence with new skills. The Duke and young people Ben, Amy and Angel made healthy breakfast combinations of nuts, dried fruit and seeds, along with flavoured waters and smoothies.

More: The Duke of Cambridge chats about jobs and health with homeless young people.

Cindy

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Prince William warns of impending homelessness crisis in UK | Royal | News | Daily Express

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A speech by The Duke of Cambridge at the launch of the Centrepoint Awards

The text of William's speech at the Centrepoint awards.

Prince William awards seven incredible Centrepoint achievers Article about the event from Centrepoint's website.

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Prince William has written a letter urging the readers of the Independent to support the paper's Christmas appeal. The appeal supports Centrepoint and the valuable work it is striving to do for the young homeless as we head towards, not only Christmas but also towards what is forecast to be the coldest Winter for five years. The charity, which has Prince William as Patron, is endeavouring to launch a helpline for those either homeless or at risk of being homeless between the ages of 16 and 25.

They estimate that across Britain this Christmas 25,000 young people are at risk of being homeless, and in a recent survey they found 1 in 3 young people who turn to local councils when faced with this crisis in their lives are turned away unaided.

The Duke told the Independent: "Ending youth homelessness is not just about putting a roof over someone's head. It's about teaching a young person to read and write. It's about helping them live with the consequences and abuse and neglect. It's about stopping people becoming homeless in the first place. As a society, we have a duty to help our most vulnerable young people."

Read more:
Prince William writes letter to help Centrepoint for holiday season – Royal Central

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Prince William hails 'incredible' support of Standard readers as our Christmas Appeal smashes £1m barrier | London Evening Standard :thumbsup:

Great to see how people in the UK have responded to the organization's Christmas appeal this year. A new helpline was launched to provide assistance to those facing homelessness.

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Kensington Palace ‏@KensingtonRoyal
The Duke of Cambridge will visit a @CentrePointUK hostel on 10th January, where he will meet young people supported by the charity

Kensington Palace ‏@KensingtonRoyal
.@CentrePointUK provides young people with help to tackle physical and mental health problems and support in accessing education and work

Kensington Palace @KensingtonRoyal
The Duke attended the 2016 @CentrePointUK Gala at Kensington Palace, recognising the achievements of the young people the charity supports

https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/...07960028790784

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From the Centrepoint website regarding the interaction that their patron has had with their clients over the years.

In the past ten years, Prince William has met many of our young people. Sometimes cameras are there, but often they're not – a chance for him to talk openly about their experiences and futures. We know that he has been a great inspiration to them, and to us. One of our favourite moments was during his visit to our Camberwell service in 2011 with his wife, The Duchess of Cambridge. Prince William was snapped doing the now infamous 'swag dance' with young person Vanessa! He regularly meets the Centrepoint Parliament across our services, taking time to listen to their experiences and learn about what Centrepoint is doing to support them.

Prince William becomes David Beckham on visit to Centrepoint hostel | The Independent
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV8sR0yZNqk-Video from today's event.

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Prince William asks Centrepoint youth “Am I Famous?” – Royal Central

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Kensington Palace on Twitter: "On 13 Feb The Duke will officially launch the Centrepoint Helpline, offering young people at risk of homelessness a

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Prince William mans the phones to launch Centrepoint's first ever Young and Homeless Helpline | London Evening Standard

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Cepe Smith‏ @CepeSmith
CC 18/5 The Duke of Cambridge, Patron, Centrepoint, this evening attended a Reception for the Turnaround Campaign at Leighton House Museum

Cepe Smith on Twitter: "CC 18/5 The Duke of Cambridge, Patron, Centrepoint, this evening attended a Reception for the Turnaround Campaign at Leighton

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 This event took place on the 18th and was closed to the press.

Centrepoint‏ @centrepointuk
Our patron HRH The Duke of Cambridge heard a powerful speech from former Centrepoint resident Samia at Leighton House Museum last week.

https://twitter.com/centrepointuk/st...79910343397376

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How involved is Prince William in Centrepoint?

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Here is some background information on William and Centrepoint. From the charity's website: Our Patron Prince William | Centrepoint

HRH The Duke of Cambridge has been Centrepoint's Patron since 2005.

Centrepoint has always been close to the Prince's heart. As children, Princes William and Harry made private visits to Centrepoint services with their mother, the late Diana Princess of Wales, who herself was Centrepoint's Patron.

He does on the average about 3-4 public visits with them per year. He's made three in 2017.  However he's been known to make non-publicized visits to their offices and sites according to their director.

Centrepoint chief executive Seyi Obakin said the Duke often paid unreported visits to residents and staff: "The campaign would not have been nearly as successful without the Duke.

"He stuck his neck out and said it's rotten and awful that youth homelessness is still happening in a country like ours.

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BTW it was his very first patronage.
BBC NEWS | UK | William to be homelessness patron
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Prince William has chosen a young people's homelessness charity as the first to which he will be a patron.

The 23-year-old will be following in the footsteps of his mother, who became a patron to the charity in 1992.

Clarence House said William had spent the past two days working as a volunteer at Centrepoint.

He said he was "deeply concerned" for people, especially the young, "who find themselves living on the streets or without a proper home".

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On 11/16/17 The Duke of Cambridge launched the Pledge 150 campaign to end youth homelessness.

Pledge150: Pledge to end youth homelessness


You can read The Duke's full speech at the @RICSnews @LandAid launch of Pledge150 here

A speech by The Duke of Cambridge at the Launch of the Pledge150 Campaign, London | The Royal Family

Unrecorded, unnoticed, and too-often ignored ? these young people are the ?hidden homeless?.

Centrepoint, a charity that I have been proud to support for many years, estimates that well over 80,000 young people experience homelessness every single year.

When I meet young people in this situation, I see the very human face of this outrageous statistic, I hear the individual stories of young people who have lived through, or are living through, this situation now.

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Centrepoint‏
Verified account
@centrepointuk

We're thrilled to announce that our Patron, The Duke of Cambridge, will attend the Centrepoint Awards 2018 supported by The Co-operative Bank @CoopBankUK on February 8 at Kensington Palace. The awards are to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Centrepoint young people.

Centrepoint on Twitter: "We're thrilled to announce that our Patron, The Duke of Cambridge, will attend the Centrepoint Awards 2018 supported by

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https://royallifemagazine.co.uk/duke-cambridge-attend-2018-centrepoint-awards/

Information about the awards' show tomorrow and why the formerly homeless young people are being recognized.  :)

The Awards, now in their third year, celebrate the courage shown by young people in turning their lives around after experiencing homelessness. The Awards highlight the impact of the charity?s wider work, which includes providing young people with support in tackling physical and mental health problems and finding a job or route back into education.

Seven young people will be recognised on the night for their achievements in areas including education, sport and personal development. They will reflect the wide range of interests and skills that exist among the young people who use Centrepoint services, and recognise the significance of personal milestones for those who have
had to endure difficult situations in the past.

During the event, The Duke will present the awards and deliver a short speech about the charity?s work. His Royal Highness will also meet some of the young people who have been supported by Centrepoint over the years as well as the winners

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Centrepoint‏
Verified account
@centrepointuk

Tonight's the night we head to @KensingtonRoyal with our Patron, the Duke of Cambridge to celebrate seven outstanding Centrepoint Young People for our annual awards ceremony. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day #CPatthePalace
Centrepoint on Twitter: "Tonight's the night we head to @KensingtonRoyal with our Patron, the Duke of Cambridge to celebrate seven outstanding

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Prince William Hosts Awards for Homeless Charity
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Photo gallery from tonight's awards/reception.

Centrepoint Awards 2018 - Zimbio
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William tells of ?frustration? over UK?s homelessness plight | Western Telegraph

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Prince William gives moving speech at Centrepoint Awards - YouTube

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On Wednesday 13th February The Duke of Cambridge will join volunteers at the @PassageCharity's homeless resource centre in a lunch shift, and hear how integral volunteering and community support is for the organisation and their clients.

Via Kensington Palace Twitter
Kensington Palace on Twitter: "On Wednesday 13th February The Duke of Cambridge will join volunteers at the @PassageCharity's homeless resource