Critics question the Prince's efforts as he launches his Homewards campaign
Prince William, the Prince of Wales, has found himself at the centre of controversy with the launch of his Homewards initiative, aimed at tackling homelessness. His upcoming ITV documentary will follow his efforts during the first year of the project, highlighting his desire to change the public narrative around homelessness.
In a statement promoting the initiative, William, 42, expressed the urgency of addressing the issue: “I think it’s really important that we can try and change, and tackle, the narrative around homelessness. People live with it, we see it every day in our lives, that’s something I want to challenge.”
However, the anti-monarchy group Republic criticised the Prince's involvement, taking to social media to accuse the Royal Family of hypocrisy. The group tweeted, "The monarchy costs us half a billion a year... but don’t worry, William is going to lecture us about how he's going to 'end homelessness'."
While some social media users echoed Republic's sentiments, arguing that the royal family’s numerous properties conflict with their message, others defended the Prince. Supporters pointed out that the Royal Family generates significant revenue for the economy and that the Crown Estate's contributions far outweigh the cost of maintaining the monarchy.
William’s Homewards initiative and his documentary, Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, are part of his ongoing commitment to address societal issues, a cause he was exposed to as a child through the efforts of his late mother, Princess Diana. The documentary is set to air soon on ITV and ITVX, providing a deeper look into the Prince's vision for tackling homelessness.
