Bent over Prince William In a conversation he had with a woman in the context of the campaign to prevent suicide.
Prince William could not hold back his tears by listening to Ryan’s story from Cardiff who lost one year old son George in 2012 after an unknown illness and just five days later, Paul’s husband committed suicide.
This woman has since founded a 2wish charity mourning to support those affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young adult under 25.
William visited Ryan at her home and discussed the best support for those who mourn or lose their own people.
In the conversation, which became very personal, the prince asked Ryan how she raised her older children, Holly and Isaac, admitting that she did not know how they had survived. He also mentions how unfortunately there is a stigma associated with suicide.
“I was surprised enough, suicide had never touched me. It was something that happened in the news. No one would talk about it or say what happened, and I found it really confused at the moment, “he says.
Then William talks about the unanswered questions that often surround suicide as Ryan says that “he will go through these last days with him and wonders what I have lost.” He explains: “Before we lose George, we were so happy. And I think this shows that this can happen to anyone. “
William then asks Ryan if she wanted to say something to her late husband Paul, who would it be. “There is only one thing I would ever tell him if I had time with him and that would be why didn’t you talk to me? I think I wonder this every day ”, He says.
“He was absolutely overwhelmed, he continued to blame himself that weekend [μετά τον θάνατο του Τζορτζ]but I would just like to sit it so and tell him why you didn’t come to me. Because it has lost so much joy, and we would be okay – and I think this is the hardest thing, we would be okay. “
There, William is “drowned” by emotion and takes him a moment to recover, as Ryan asks him, “Are you okay?” William says to her, “Sorry, it’s hard to ask you these questions,” before Ryan says, “I know, it’s hard, you’ve experienced the loss yourself.”
And William says: “The best way to prevent suicide is to talk about it. Talk about it early, talk about it with your loved ones, with those you trust. So thank you for talking about it. “
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TW: Suicide and the death of a child.
In 2012, Rhian’s one-year-old son died suddenly. Five days later, her husband Paul tragically took his own life.
Talking about suicide is essential to prevent it. Thank you to Rhian and her family for sharing their story.
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— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) October 10, 2025
The Royal Foundation William and Kate launches the suicide prevention network today (10/10/25). It is supported by 20 organizations, including Rhian’s 2wish charity 2wish with more than £ 1m funding from the Foundation to transform suicides throughout the United Kingdom.