Princess of Wales joins Prince William at suicide prevention campaign launch
- The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance alongside Prince William in Liverpool to support the launch of his new suicide prevention campaign.
- The event at Everton Football Club marked the royal couple’s first joint engagement since returning from their summer break.
- Prince William unveiled the On Your Side online toolkit, designed to help people across the sporting world recognise mental health struggles and offer support.
- Major sporting organisations, including the Football Association, Premier League, British Cycling, and Team GB, pledged to adopt the resource.
- The couple honoured the legacy of late footballer Gary Speed by sitting on his memorial bench alongside his mother, Carol Speed, to discuss mental health awareness.
- If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI) or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch.
- If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org to access online chat from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are in another country, you can go to www.befrienders.org to find a helpline near you.
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