William and Kate visit Belfast for homelessness initiative

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 14:49 · Archive

The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived in Belfast to promote the Homewards initiative aimed at tackling homelessness.

The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived in Belfast for a one-day visit to Northern Ireland centred on the Homewards initiative. William launched the project in 2023 with the aim of ending homelessness. The visit highlighted an innovative pilot scheme in Belfast as an example of how the issue can be tackled when organisations and agencies work together.

During the visit, the couple met organisations and young people working together to create pathways to employment, stability, belonging and opportunity for those at risk of homelessness. They visited The Commons, a project in South Belfast that is transforming a church. The Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly met with the Prince of Wales during the engagements.

According to Northern Ireland protocol, royal visits are shrouded in secrecy until after they take place for security reasons.

How it is being reported

• Kate and William arrive in Belfast to meet young people as part of prince's drive to tackle homelessness in UKWilliam and Catherine will spend the day in Belfast meeting organisations and young people working to help those at risk of homelessness have more stable lives and creating employment opportunities.Daily Mail · 9 Oct, 14:12
• William and Kate arrive in Belfast during Northern Ireland visitThe royal couple are in the region for engagements focused on the Homewards initiative aimed at tackling homelessness.Evening Standard · 9 Oct, 13:45

In this story: William, Prince of Wales · Catherine, Princess of Wales · Belfast · Northern Ireland · Homewards · Emma Little-Pengelly

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