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The Duke of Cambridge has actually exposed he has actually been anonymously counselling individuals throughout lockdown.
He has actually been volunteering at Shout 85258, which offers assistance through text message to people in personal crisis.
Prince William said he had actually been answering messages after being trained by the mental health charity.
Last month he told fellow volunteers in a video call: “I’m going to share a little secret with you men, however I’m in fact on the platform offering.”
Kensington Palace announced the prince’s participation to mark Volunteers Week, which ends on Sunday.
Those texting the day-and-night service would not know they are speaking with a member of the Royal Family – like Shout’s 2,000 volunteers, William would use a pseudonym on the platform.
The Cambridges and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex helped to introduce Shout 85258 last year – investing ₤ 3m in the service through their Royal Foundation.
In a little over a year ever since, more than 300,000 text conversations have been had on the service.
Around 65%of those texting are aged under 25, the charity said, with many messengers looking for psychological health assistance.
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