The Duke of Cambridge has visited a school in Hammersmith to support an anti-bullying campaign being run by a charity set up in his mother’s memory.
Prince William took part in a training session involving over 50 young people from across London, at the Cathnor Road school, which focussed on cyber-bullying and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) bullying.
The visit earlier today (Monday September 21) was to support Diana Award’s #Back2School Anti-bullying Campaign.
The charity is facilitating a nationwide Anti-Bullying Ambassador programme, which offers training to young people, staff and parents to help them tackle bullying in their communities.
During his visit the Duke also saw how Diana Award Anti-Bullying Ambassadors are taught to recognise signs of bullying and how they can encourage victims to seek help and speak out about their concerns.
Their training focusses on the importance of support networks and ensuring that young people are aware of who they can go to if they have a problem or concern; that no young person should suffer in silence.
Also in attendance during the royal visit was Education Secretary Nicky Morgan.
The Diana Award was set up in memory of The Duke of Cambridge's mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, and her belief that young people have the power to change the world for the better. It is committed to empowering thousands of young people to tackle social issues that affect other young people using a well-tested peer-led approach.
