Prince George got an object lesson in giving back this week, joining his father, the Prince of Wales, at The Passage, a London homeless charity with a long family connection.
Mick Clarke, chief executive of the charity, welcomed George to St Vincent’s center and explained their No Night Out campaign, which aims to ensure that no one spends a single night on the street.
“You’re going to help prepare our Christmas lunch for those who won’t have a place to call home,” Clarke told George, who was stuck in with excitement.
The father and son duo collaborated by setting tables with Aston Villa-themed Christmas crackers and preparing food alongside head chef Claudette Dawkins.
George liked Yorkshire puddings while William tended to the cabbages.
Clarke said the couple were “absolutely lovely” and “very relaxed”, and described a moment in the kitchen with George and William as “just beautiful”.
A Kensington Palace spokesperson added: “It was important to the Prince of Wales to share the work of The Passage with Prince George and spend time volunteering.
“They both really enjoyed meeting the staff, volunteers and service users.”
George had a memorable moment during the visit, standing in awe as he signed The Passage’s guest book on the same page previously signed by his father and late grandmother, Princess Diana.
“Wow. Ok,” the young man exclaimed, clearly impressed.
Mick Clarke, chief executive of The Passage, described the scene as a “proud father moment” for William, who took the opportunity to tell George: “That’s my mother.”
After spending about an hour at the center, the princes were sent off with three teddy bears, including gifts for George’s younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Later, William went a step further and sent food baskets full of cakes and treats to share between residential centers.
