He’s set to become a father-of-three when the Duchess of Cambridge gives birth in April, but Prince William has admitted he’s relieved Kate is not expecting twins.
According to Hello! magazine William joked with Raymond Stoner, boss of Anston Properties, at last night’s Centrepoint awards about the new arrival and admitted he’s getting as much sleep as possible in the meantime.
When Mr Stoner suggested he could save time by having twins, William replied: ‘Twins? I think my mental health would be tested with twins.
‘Two is fine, I don’t know how I’m going to cope with three, I’m going to be permanently tired.’
Last night’s awards honoured the achievements of young people who have overcome homelessness at a reception at Kensington Palace, attended by celebrity supporters of the charity, including actress Emilia Clarke, TV presenter Jonathan Ross, and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes.
Prince William attended Centrepoint’s annual awards ceremony at Kensington Palace last night
William and Kate are set to welcome their third child in April, and the Duke admits he’s been catching up on as much sleep as possible ahead of the birth
William joked that he’d struggle to cope with twins as he’s already nervous about having three young children to look after
The Centrepoint awards, which are being held for the third time, recognises young people for their efforts in personal development, sport and education.
The organisation, which turns 50 next year, provides physical and mental health support to 16 to 25 year-olds to people who are homeless.
William has long been a supporter of the charity, officially becoming a patron in 2005.
His mother Princess Diana was also a patron of Centrepoint before she died.
William was seen laughing with award winners Nabila Mirza, Claudette Shay and Talisha Reid-Clementson (pictured from left to right)
The Duke of Cambridge looked in high spirits as he met guests at the reception
The royal, 35, spoke to young people who have been helped by the homelessness charity
William looked animated as he chatted to guests at a reception ahead of the ceremony
Last year, William helped launch a new helpline for the charity, which helps young people with advice and support on housing, as well as related issues such as mental health, relationships, money and work.
It has been a busy day for William, who visited the Ark Burlington Danes Academy in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, this morning along with rapper Professor Green.
Speaking to pupils at the school, he revealed his worry for young girls who feel pressure to emulate the airbrushed pictures they see online.
The prince presented the Centrepoint Life Transformation Award to Nabila Mirza
Talisha Reid-Clementson received the Centrepoint Sport Award from the Duke of Cambridge
William presented the Centrepoint Education Award to Joshua Gargett (left) and the Personal Development Award to Tamara Cobb (right)
The Duke of Cambridge pictured with Centrepoint CEO Seyi Obakin (far left) and tonight’s award winners
The prince said: ‘I worry for you girls. The touched up pictures are not real.
‘Don’t try to recreate them or think that’s what you’ve got to aim for. There’s a lot of fakeness online so don’t worry about that.’
He added: ‘For your mental health, get outside, come away from the screen.’
William, who has daughter Princess Charlotte, two, was taking part in a discussion about how to stay safe and happy online.
The Duke of Cambridge enjoyed chatting to award winners after the ceremony tonight
The prince was seen shaking hands with guests during the reception at Kensington Palace
He later presented awards to seven outstanding young people who have been helped by the homelessness charity
William has long been a supporter of Centrepoint, becoming a patron of the charity in 2005
Prince William delivered a speech as he took to the stage at the 2018 Centrepoint Awards
Julian Fellowes (far right) spoke during the ceremony, as Emilia Clarke and Jonathan Ross looked on
Game Of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke was among the celebrity guests at the reception
Emilia was joined by presenter Jonathan Ross and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes at the reception