Prince William has launched an ambitious initiative called the “Homewards” program through his Royal Foundation, committing £500,000 in seed funding at six UK locations to pioneer solutions to homelessness, as revealed in a new ITV documentary series. The series, which tracks the Prince over a year, captures his efforts to eradicate homelessness by demonstrating successful intervention strategies that could potentially be adopted both nationally and internationally.
Addressing the critics who question his commitment due to his extensive property holdings, Prince William defends his involvement, emphasizing his unique position to leverage influence for social good. The documentary highlights his direct engagement with the issue and features personal stories from individuals like Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, a former homeless woman who now collaborates closely with the Prince.
The two-part series not only showcases the Prince’s genuine concern for the homelessness crisis but also includes a closer look at youth homelessness, featuring a project on Duchy of Cornwall land that aims to build 24 new homes by 2025. The initiative has received a mixed reception, with some praising the Prince’s active role and others critiquing it as contradictory.
