In a poignant display of intergenerational service, the Prince of Wales and his heir, Prince George, participated in Christmas preparations at The Passage homeless shelter in central London. The royal duo engaged in various charitable activities, including decorating festive trees and assisting with culinary preparations for holiday meals.
The visit carried profound historical significance, marking Prince George’s inaugural volunteering experience at the same institution where his father first accompanied Princess Diana over three decades ago. Notably, the young royal signed the charity’s visitor book on the very page containing signatures from both his grandmother and father dated December 1993.
Footage released through official channels captured the heir to the throne handling Brussels sprouts preparation while his son arranged Yorkshire puddings and organized dining arrangements for shelter attendees. The royal family’s social media accounts characterized the event as featuring ‘another pair of helping hands,’ emphasizing the continuity of their commitment to homelessness advocacy.
This engagement aligns with Prince William’s broader Homewards initiative, launched earlier this year to develop innovative solutions for addressing homelessness across the United Kingdom. The Passage maintains its special status as one of the Prince’s longest-standing patronages, representing a tangible connection to his mother’s philanthropic legacy.