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Sadly most of Anne's visits don't get the coverage - and nor does anyone outside of William and Kate - which suggests that having a royal as a patron isn't all that important in raising the profile of the charity as there isn't the press/media coverage at all.
Originally Posted by Iluvbertie
Sadly most of Anne's visits don't get the coverage - and nor does anyone outside of William and Kate - which suggests that having a royal as a patron isn't all that important in raising the profile of the charity as there isn't the press/media coverage at all.
Didn't wprince William sleep one night on the street with homeless people when being engaged with Centerpoint?
Yes, I believe he did that in 2010. Now, how many royals would THAT? [...]
Yes, I believe he did that in 2010. Now, how many royals would THAT? I remember many were surprised and pleased at his gesture. We have a similar organization called 'Covenant House', and they just did a sleep-out in NYC, which was attended by many from the theatre community.
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It took me a while to dig this up but I do think it shows that William does far more for his charities and patronages than showing up to cut ribbons or present a plaque in a tuxedo (but oh boy can he rock a tux!).
Along with actually experiencing a night out on the streets as the homeless do, he was able to combine his endeavors for TUSK and Centrepointe where teens from Centrepointe visited Botswania at TUSK's invitation and also as we were to see, the princes take active action for wounded service personnel.
"The Prince challenges Ben to take part in this year’s event and we meet a group of unique British soldiers who are also participating. The Battleback soldiers are men and women fighting their way back to fitness after being injured in action or during training. Also visiting Botswana at Tusk’s invitation are a group of London teenagers from homeless charity Centrepoint, another venture which Prince William supports since visiting the charity as a child with his mother.
"The Prince meets the teenagers and finds out about the work they are doing for Tusk. Beautifully shot against the backdrop of Africa’s breath-taking landscape and wildlife, this film offers a revealing insight into the man who will, one day, be King of England."
Shows - Living Channel
As I've stated earlier, I think we're going to see more and more of this as these royals bring charities and organizations to work together.![]()
Already in 1964 a disguised Princess Beatrix joined a Salvation Army officer to see with her own eyes what the Amsterdam Red Light District looked like in the darkest hours of night. She talked with prostitutes, pimps, alcoholists, homeless people. (See picture).
This was an experience Princess Beatrix never forgot. Last year, in the very same Red Light District, the Princess opened a fantastic new premises from the Salvation Army which houses (former) prostutes, homeless people, etc. The house is named after Major Alida Bosshardt, the Salvation Army officer with whom she made that trip once, in 1964... (See picture).
Just my 2 cents on the most recent discussion.
- Private engagements are of a higher value to me- tell me more about the Royal's ( or anyone in the public eye's )heart, character, motive, and intentions. That being said- I like public engagements too. But private ones should definitely be counted and have a higher value.
- On the ? of " work" have you considered the fact that you are speaking of members of the BRF- that that is a full time job, and IMO, hard work? And does the Duke of Cambridge's job with NAA count for anything? That's working for a charity, and highly admirable IMO. But we disagree-I think all their work counts
- Letters- Read and look at Diana the Portrait folks. If that doesn't change your mind and end the debate about this- I don't know what will. I don't want to act like a know- it all- but that is evidence from a source that is a fact contrary to your opinion
- Centerpoint- and cameras and privacy- I remember watching a documentary about the work of the Duke of Cambridge. He visited Centerpoint. And his people skills were amazing. At one point, he was talking to one of the project workers who had once been a project user. The man got really uncomfortable, so William asked that the cameras leave. The cameras left. The cameras came back. The cameraman asked the man if he was OK. The man said yes. He said" I was really nervous to tell my future King that I once had a drug problem, and if not for the shelter, would not have had food to eat." I was afraid he'd judge me, or not want to talk to me. I could not do it in front of cameras.But he doesn't judge me, and we can talk so you can film." And William pipes up- " Of course, I don't judge you." " I think it's great that you've stopped using drugs, a way that you coped with some horrible stuff- that you have a new way of coping, and that you have a good support system, and you support others." I cried. But I think this is a good example of what you all were discussing
- William sleeping on the streets with Centerpoint. That didn't / doesn't surprise me- says a lot about him- I only know one Royal who would do that- and I give him a lot of credit and admire him greatly for it!
And I just want to add folks- as much as I admire Kate and William and Diana- I don't worship them. I don't think they should be rushed to the Pope for canonization. I don't think that of anybody. And I respect everyone's opinion whether they agree with me or not. I am sorry if you don't feel respected, but I do.
But I do think 2 things- one- There is something special about those 3- and 2- I don't like criticism that serves no purpose.( who wrote letters- do you honestly think the kids cared/ care who types / typed a letter? , that they only do engagements after bad publicity - it must be a PR stunt, private visits don't seem to count- ( that makes no sense whatsoever )etc. )It's a bit much. At least I think so. I know one thing. Kate and William have my support, and I will defend them( as long as they are worthy of it. If they do something I disagree with, or something wrong that I cannot defend- I will certainly say so.) And I will defend and support Diana when I feel it is appropriate too.