Orange Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 Prince William has taken a bold step in a long-standing mission to combat homelessness through his new documentary, Prince William: We Can End Homelessness. In his new documentary series, the Prince of Wales takes viewers behind the scenes of his Homewards initiative, a five-year project under The Royal Foundation. Premiering on ITV on October 30 and 31, before moving to Disney+ on November 1, the series dives into the lives of those affected by homelessness and explores efforts to create a society where everyone has a safe place to call home. The documentary spans a year in the life of the Homewards program, following Prince William on his journey to six locations across the UK, including Aberdeen, Newport, and the London borough of Lambeth. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales) Drawing inspiration from his late mother Princess Diana’s advocacy work, William’s approach combines personal engagement with practical solutions that can be adapted across the UK, inspired by Finland’s Housing First approach, which has successfully curbed homelessness through the prioritization of stable housing. Throughout the series, viewers are offered a closer look at Prince William’s motivations, and the experiences that influenced him, including the legacy of his late mother. Known for her own commitment to the cause, Princess Diana first introduced her young son to the harsh realities of homelessness by taking him to charity events as a child. These moments have clearly left an indelible mark, shaping William’s current campaign against the homelessness crisis. We’re pleased to announce that Prince William: We Can End Homelessness will be streaming on @DisneyPlus. The two-part documentary will be live on @ITV & @ITVX on the 30th & 31st of October at 9pm, and now #DisneyPlus globally on the 1st. pic.twitter.com/iqNMrq57BN — Homewards (@HomewardsUK) October 28, 2024 Filmmaker Leo Burley brings depth and nuance to this BAFTA-directed series, avoiding sugar-coating the issue while providing a hopeful look at potential solutions. Through interviews with those directly impacted by homelessness, the documentary reveals the human stories behind the statistics—personal struggles, resilience, and hope. Prince William also addresses criticism regarding his privileged position, affirming that his commitment stems from a genuine desire to use his influence for good. Alongside figures like Gail Porter, footballer Tyrone Mings, and activist David Duke MBE, the series calls for a united effort to make homelessness rare and short-lived. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales) https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2024/10/28/prince-william-we-can-end-homelessness/2621730124505/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14011413/A-royal-streaming-war-Disney-picks-Prince-Williams-homelessness-documentary-Prince-Harry-enjoys-80m-deal-Netflix.html https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/culture/prince-william-we-can-end-homelessness/ https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/724510/prince-william-responds-concerns-over-privilege-new-documentary/ Image: The Royal Foundation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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