In a deeply moving moment that connected three generations of the Royal Family, Prince George has followed in the footsteps of his late grandmother, Princess Diana, and his father, the Prince of Wales. The 12-year-old royal visited The Passage homelessness charity in London, where he saw and signed a historic visitor book bearing the signatures of Diana and a young Prince William from over three decades ago.
A Historic Page in a Visitor's Book
The poignant link was made when George was shown the charity's visitor book during his visit last week. On one page were the signatures of Princess Diana and an 11-year-old Prince William, dated from their first visit to the charity in 1993. Mick Clarke, the charity's chief executive, described the young prince's breathless reaction upon seeing his grandmother's name as a simple, 'Wow'.
With space left underneath the 1993 entry, Prince William was asked if George would like to add his own signature. William agreed, and George duly signed his name on the same page, creating a unique family record a generation later. "It was a lovely moment in terms of almost coming full-circle from 1993 to the end of 2025," Mr Clarke reflected.
Getting Stuck In: A Hands-On Christmas Visit
Prince George's visit to the St Vincent's centre was far from ceremonial. He actively helped volunteers and staff prepare a Christmas lunch for people experiencing homelessness. The young prince was seen assisting with cooking the festive meal, focusing on preparing Yorkshire puddings while his father tackled the sprouts.
Beyond the kitchen, George also helped create care packages for those unable to attend the lunch and assisted in decorating a Christmas tree. The tree was a special donation from Westminster Abbey, following the annual carol service led by his mother, the Princess of Wales, earlier in the month.
A Proud Father and a Comfortable Prince
Mick Clarke observed the easy dynamic between father and son, noting there was "lots of banter" during the cooking preparations. He described the visit as a 'proud-dad moment' for Prince William, who has been involved with The Passage for years and became its patron in 2019.
"It just shows how relaxed William is," Clarke said. "But it also shows how relaxed George was. He clearly felt very comfortable and really enjoyed getting involved." William reportedly took the opportunity to explain the significance of the location to his son, telling him, "That's my mum. And this was the very first day that she took me to The Passage."
The visit not only provided practical help for the charity's vital work but also powerfully underscored the enduring royal commitment to supporting vulnerable people, a legacy passionately begun by Princess Diana and now being embraced by the youngest generation.
