The Prince and Princess of Wales have recorded a special programme for BBC Radio One’s Newsbeat to mark World Mental Health Day.
William and Kate, both 40, announced on Monday’s Newsbeat show that their discussion on the importance of mental health will be broadcast on Tuesday.
The Princess of Wales, dressed in a £49.99 recycled Zara blazer and a glitzy gold chain, thought to be the £234 Luisa Necklace from Laura Lombardi, told BBC Radio One listeners that ‘Newsbeat will sound slightly different’ on Tuesday.
The Prince of Wales then said: ‘As part of World Mental Health Day, Catherine and I have recorded a special programme taking over the radio to talk about the importance of mental health.’
The Prince and Princess of Wales (pictured with Emma Hardwell, Ben Cowley, Antonio Ferreria, Dr Abigail Miranda and Pria Rai) have recorded a special programme for BBC Radio One’s Newsbeat to mark World Mental Health Day
William and Kate announced on Monday’s Newsbeat show that their discussion (pictured) on the importance of mental health will be broadcast on Tuesday
William added that they will talk about mental health toolboxes which can provide people with coping skills and resources to alleviate anxiety and depression.
‘A toolbox is quite a useful analogy to use. A lot of people don’t realise what they need until it comes along,’ said the father-of-three.
He added: ‘You could be living one life one minute and something massively changes and you realise you don’t necessarily have the tools or the experience to be able to tackle that.’
Kate also told listeners that she would ‘love to know’ how they look after their own mental health, which was followed by a guest then explaining to the royal couple his approach.
The Princess of Wales (pictured during the programme), dressed in a £49.99 recycled Zara blazer and a glitzy gold chain, thought to be the £234 Luisa Necklace from Laura Lombardi, told BBC Radio One listeners that ‘Newsbeat will sound slightly different’ on Tuesday
‘There’s no right or wrong, that’s the thing as well. Different things will work for different people,’ she said.
The full show, recorded on World Mental Health Day at Radio 1’s Live Lounge, airs on Tuesday on Radio 1, 1Xtra and Asian Network.
During the pre-recorded programme, the prince and princess also discussed the stigmas around mental health and the pressures of social media, according to the BBC.
William said the royal couple wanted to ‘have a meaningful conversation about mental health,’ while his wife Kate added: ‘The first step for all of us is to keep having those conversations and keep reaching out for help.’
The Princess of Wales has today been challenged by an Irish nationalist during an impromptu walkabout in Northern Ireland . Pictured: The woman as she speaks to Kate
The Princess of Wales (pictured today) has been challenged by an Irish nationalist during an impromptu walkabout in Northern Ireland
Kate beams as she chats to royal fans alongside Prince William during a visit to Belfast on Thursday
The couple fulfilled a number of engagements with cross-community organisations that provide support to people from all backgrounds in Northern Ireland last week.
They began with a visit to suicide prevention charity PIPS in north Belfast.
Lord mayor Tina Black and Sinn Fein MP for the constituency John Finucane were among those who welcomed the royal couple on arrival.
Inside, 12-year-old Elyse Quinn, the daughter of the charity’s executive director Renee Quinn, presented the princess with a bouquet of flowers.
William and Kate are fulfilling a number of engagements with cross-community organisations that provide support to people from all backgrounds
PIPS was founded in 2003 following the loss of 14 young people to suicide in Belfast over a short period of time the previous year.
Compelled to act, stakeholders from across the city came together to try to tackle the issue.
During their visit, William and Kate spoke with staff about their work helping people at risk of suicide and self-harm.
The charity also arranged for them to take part in an art therapy session, painting pumpkins, with some vulnerable children who have been supported by PIPS.
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the organisation has seen a significant rise in those reaching out for help.
That includes an increase of more than 500% among young people.
At the close of their visit, the prince and princess joined a group of volunteer counsellors in packing up the charity’s Little Boxes of Hope.
The support packages are given to children following their time with PIPS to assist their ongoing recovery and ensure that their parents and guardians feel better equipped to cope.
After the visit to PIPS, the couple travelled into Belfast city centre to view Trademarket, a new outdoor street-food and retail market where they took part in a spirited cocktail making race.
After William was declared winner, the couple heard more about the Trademarket enterprise which transformed a previously vacant site, aiming to showcase new businesses while also increasing footfall in a less visited area.
The Prince of and Princess of Wales wave to members of the public during a walkabout in Carrickfergus as part of a visit to Northern Ireland
Kate shakes hand with excited young girls during a visit to Northern Ireland on Thursday
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