Overview

• An eight-minute Kensington Palace video released on World Mental Health Day shows William becoming visibly emotional during a kitchen-table conversation with bereavement campaigner Rhian Mannings.
• Mannings describes losing her one-year-old son George in 2012 and her husband Paul’s suicide five days later, as William emphasizes that early, open conversations can help prevent suicide.
• The Royal Foundation committed about £1 million over three years to build a coordinated effort spanning England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
• Founding partners are James’ Place, PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland, Mikeysline and the Jac Lewis Foundation, working alongside the Hub of Hope support directory.
• Public-health expert Professor Ann John will chair the effort, and Mannings says the film’s wide reach is encouraging people to talk and seek support.