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Prince William Warns Quick-Fire Texting Is Eroding the Art of Debate

The comments came during a visit with young people supported by BBC Children in Need’s We Move FWD programme.

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.