Prince William Pledges $1.3M to Fight Men's Mental Health "Catastrophe"
Prince William described the men's mental health crisis as a "national catastrophe" during a BBC Radio 1 broadcast while announcing a $1.3M donation from the Royal Foundation to establish a National Suicide Prevention Network.The 43-year-old Prince of Wales reflected on his personal struggles during 2024, which he called the most difficult year of his life following cancer diagnoses for King Charles and Catherine Middleton.Joined by figures like
Professor Green and
Guvna B,
Prince William emphasized the importance of male role models and open communication, drawing on his experiences as an air ambulance pilot and the loss of
Princess Diana.