The Prince of Wales volunteered at The Passage, a London-based charity for the homeless, where he served Christmas lunch.

Dressed in a charity apron, William joined other volunteers in serving food and spreading holiday cheer. He first visited The Passage more than 30 years ago with his late mother, Princess Diana, and has remained a supporter ever since.

During a touching moment captured on video, William embraced the charity’s head chef, Claudette Hawkins, and wished her a happy birthday. “Come on birthday girl, happy birthday,” he said with a smile.

Claudette later shared that William had helped serve the Christmas lunch for the charity’s clients, appearing to serve carrots and parsnips as he interacted with the attendees.

In the festive spirit, William congratulated a guest wearing a Boston Celtics Christmas sweater on his engagement. “Have you heard, I’m getting married?” the man asked. William smiled and replied, “I know, I did hear about that, and congratulations.” He also spoke with other guests, asking one man, “Is this place helping enough?” to which the man nodded in agreement.

William’s involvement with The Passage is deeply meaningful, as it honors the legacy of his mother, Princess Diana, who first introduced him to the charity when he was just 11 years old.

In an ITV documentary earlier this year, Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, he recalled playing chess and engaging in conversations with people during that visit. This experience had a lasting impact, fueling his ongoing commitment to addressing homelessness.

This visit coincides with the first anniversary of William’s Homewards initiative, which aims to find solutions to homelessness in six locations across the UK, including Newport, Belfast, and Lambeth.

The initiative brings together public, private, and charity sectors to create sustainable solutions, and William has described it as a model for ending homelessness in all its forms.

Kensington Palace shared a heartfelt message alongside a video of William’s visit, thanking the volunteers of The Passage for their tireless work, particularly during the festive season. The message emphasized the significance of small acts of kindness, such as serving Christmas lunches, which bring hope and foster a sense of community.

For William, supporting The Passage is a deeply personal mission, and his ongoing work with the charity reflects his commitment to ensuring everyone has access to support and dignity.

His actions this Christmas serve as a powerful reminder of the impact of compassion, honoring Diana’s legacy and inspiring others to contribute as well. Through his generosity, Prince William continues to showcase the importance of community, kindness, and royal service in tackling homelessness.