Overview

• An eight-minute Kensington Palace video shows William becoming visibly emotional while speaking with bereavement campaigner Rhian Mannings about her husband’s suicide days after their infant son died.
• William underscores that early, open conversations can prevent suicide, telling Mannings, “The best way to prevent suicide is to talk about it.”
• The National Suicide Prevention Network launches with Professor Ann John as chair and founding partners James’ Place, PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland, Mikeysline and the Jac Lewis Foundation, alongside the Hub of Hope.
• The initiative’s initial £1 million pledge will fund a three-year program to identify root causes, expand access to help and strengthen collaboration across the UK.
• Mannings, who founded the charity 2wish after her family’s losses, says she hopes the film shows people it is OK to open up, with her charity set to take part in the new network.