Prince William
He helps homeless people with a street newspaper
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Prince William surprisingly sold a street newspaper in June 2022. Now he has supported “The Big Issue” again.
As in the summer of 2022, Prince William (41) is now drawing attention to the British street newspaper “The Big Issue” shortly before Christmas. In a branch of a supermarket chain in London’s Hammersmith district, he met an old acquaintance and surprisingly sold the latest edition. In this way, the prince supports the sellers “in the most important time of the year,” as “The Big Issue” explains.
Prince William was worried
Once again, Prince William donned a typical red vest and cap that identify homeless people as vendors. To do this, he met Dave Martin in Hammersmith, whom he had already met during the first, comparable campaign in June 2022.
“It was very nice to see Prince William again,” explains Martin. “It was surreal, but he was so kind. He was worried about me and the homeless people.” They have been in contact since summer 2022, the report continues. Last year and today, Tuesday, the seller and the royal exchanged Christmas cards.
Salespeople will have big problems in 2023
Martin would like to thank his customers for their support, some of whom he has known for twelve years. But he also points out that some of his colleagues are having major problems selling their copies this year – possibly because of the weather or the increased cost of living, as he suspects.
Also The British royals do it on Instagram attention to “The Big Issue”. On the account of William and his wife, Princess Kate (41), they published a picture that shows William next to Martin – with a cap, vest and the street newspaper in his hand.
William is increasingly committed to the fight against homelessness. His first public appointment after his summer break in September was also related to his “Homewards” initiative, through which businesses, organizations and helpers should come together locally to support affected people.