Overview
- The Prince of Wales said society has lost the art of debating due to the rise of social media posts and quick text messages that are easily misread.
- He spoke at the Ubele Initiative in North London after meeting participants involved through BBC Children in Need funding.
- William urged people to listen to differing views, stressing that communities depend on hearing one another.
- He noted that his three children do not have access to mobile phones.
- The remarks follow the Princess of Wales’s recent essay, co‑authored with Harvard’s Robert Waldinger, warning of an epidemic of disconnection and urging investment in human relationships.