Royal dad-to-bePrince Harrylearned about the challenges facing young people when he visited a youth center in London on Thursday.
As wifeMeghan Marklestayed behind at theirnew home of Frogmore Cottageas they prepare to welcome their first child later this month, Harry, 34, watched teens take part in activities and workshops showcasing the new facilities for the charity, OnSide Youth Zones. He talked with members about the serious concerns in young peoples’ lives, such as the rising levels of knife crime in London.
The royal was on-hand to open the new center, but he used the occasion to join members as they shared their perspectives and experiences of knife crime. The scourge of the issue has been rising in the U.K. with an increase in attacks especially in London. Today the forum, which was set up in 2001 to provide a formal platform for 13- to 19-year-olds to express their views on issues affecting their communities, has a local say and influence on policy makers.
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Harry’s fact-finding visit is part of his ongoing work via the Royal Foundation to help find answers to youth violence that young people themselves wish to see.
His office says that Harry “believes that every child should be given the opportunity to fulfill their potential, regardless of their background or situation, and regularly supports projects that enable children and young people to build their skills and confidence.”
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Harry saw the various activities for kids at the center, including ping pong and a rock climbing wall.
This is the third time he has visited an OnSide Youth Zone – the last time was with Meghanduring their trip to the Wirral, in northwest England in January.
source: people.com
