In a heartwarming festive gesture, the Prince of Wales and his eldest son, Prince George, rolled up their sleeves to help prepare Christmas lunch for those in need. The royal duo volunteered at The Passage homeless shelter in central London, donning charity aprons and assisting in the kitchen.
A Family Tradition of Service
The visit on Saturday 20 December 2025 saw the future king and his heir actively participating in the preparations. Prince William was filmed pouring Brussels sprouts into an oven dish, while Prince George carefully laid out Yorkshire puddings on a tray before they were cooked.
This act of service continues a deeply personal tradition for William. He first visited the Victoria-based charity with his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, when he was just 11 years old. Now a father himself, he is passing on the lesson of compassion to the next generation, bringing his 12-year-old son along to follow in his footsteps.
"Proud to join volunteers and staff at The Passage in preparing Christmas lunch – this year with another pair of helping hands," read a post on the Prince and Princess of Wales's official social media account.
Festive Cheer and Lasting Impact
A video shared on their YouTube channel captured the full scope of the visit. Beyond the kitchen, William and George were seen chatting warmly with attendees, decorating a Christmas tree, and helping to lay tables for the festive meal.
The footage also showed a relaxed moment where William rubbed the shoulders of The Passage's head chef, Claudette Hawkins, and George laughing as he helped prepare other vegetables for the roast dinner.
For the Prince of Wales, supporting The Passage at Christmas has become a regular commitment, having also helped out in both 2023 and 2024. His connection to the charity runs deep; he has been its royal patron for years and his broader Homewards project aims to end homelessness in all its forms across the UK.
A Childhood Lesson That Shaped a Lifelong Mission
The profound impact of his first childhood visit was revealed by William himself in a 2024 documentary. He recalled initially expecting a place full of sadness, but instead found "incredibly how happy an environment it was."
"I remember having some good conversations just playing chess and chatting," he said. "That’s when it dawned on me that there are other people out there who don’t have the same life as you do... it’s when you meet people... who put a different perspective in your head."
This early exposure clearly shaped his worldview and his dedication to the cause. By involving Prince George in the same setting, William is ensuring that this perspective—and the royal family's hands-on commitment to tackling homelessness—is carried forward for another generation.
