Prince William made a surprise visit to The Passage charity in London on Christmas Day, where he served Christmas dinner to the homeless. The future king spent over an hour at the charity, donning an apron and dishing out vegetables while interacting with around 100 people being assisted by the organization. His low-key visit, which was not announced in advance, was hailed by attendees, including 39-year-old Leo Scanlon, a client of The Passage.
Leo, moved by the prince’s genuine kindness, shared his experience with the Daily Mail, describing William as a “legend.” He praised the royal’s ability to connect with people at the bottom of society, noting that the gesture meant a lot to those often overlooked. “When you’re homeless, you become invisible. To have someone at the top come down and talk to us just because they care it means everything,” Leo said.
The Prince’s visit came quietly, entering through a side gate without fanfare, and many did not realize he was there until he began serving food. Despite the sometimes difficult environment at the canteen, Prince William was described as calm, polite, and attentive to everyone. He chatted with the clients, posed for selfies, and even searched for a man with face tattoos to ensure he had a chance to speak with him.
Prince William, who is a patron of The Passage, has been vocal about his commitment to ending homelessness in the UK. He is currently working on a five-year initiative called Homewards, which aims to tackle homelessness across six key areas. His personal involvement and genuine care were evident during the visit, with Leo expressing confidence in the prince’s ability to make a real impact on the issue.
