Kensington Palace’s Rare Footage Fails to Address Root Causes, Critics Say
Prince William’s new documentary, aimed at spotlighting his Homewards project to tackle homelessness, has been met with strong criticism, with some commentators labelling it an “abject failure.” While the film offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at William’s work and includes touching footage that highlights his mother Diana’s influence, critics argue it falls short of addressing the deeper systemic issues fueling the UK’s homelessness crisis.
Marianne Levy of i News voiced disappointment, suggesting that to truly confront the homelessness problem, the documentary needed to delve into factors like cuts to social services, NHS and GP pressures, and the lack of affordable housing. "We need to know why it’s at an all-time high," she stated, emphasizing that the film’s hopeful tone lacked the necessary urgency and "anger" to drive real change.
Despite William’s genuine commitment, the documentary has sparked debate on the complexity of addressing societal issues from a royal platform and the limitations he may face in shaping an impactful legacy.
