Overview

• An official short film shows Prince William visibly emotional during a kitchen-table conversation with campaigner Rhian Mannings, who lost her one-year-old son in 2012 and her husband to suicide five days later.
• Kensington Palace released the video on World Mental Health Day to coincide with the launch of the Royal Foundation’s National Suicide Prevention Network.
• The initiative begins with a £1 million commitment over three years to coordinate prevention efforts, strengthen research and expand access to support across the United Kingdom.
• Founding partners are James’ Place, PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland, Mikeysline and the Jac Lewis Foundation, working alongside the Hub of Hope as the support-directory partner.
• The Network is chaired by Professor Ann John, and William emphasized early conversations, saying the best way to prevent suicide is to talk about it.