London’s The Passage charity, a longstanding resource for people experiencing homelessness, welcomed a special father-son duo on December 16, 2025. The Prince of Wales, 43, brought his eldest child, Prince George, 12, to help prepare the annual Christmas lunch for around 150 guests—a poignant echo of William’s own first visit to the same centre with his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, in December 1993.

The visit, shared through official photographs and video on the Prince and Princess of Wales’s social media accounts, captured genuine moments of engagement. George, wearing a personalised apron, assisted in the kitchen by laying out Yorkshire puddings on trays and pouring Brussels sprouts, while laughing alongside staff. William joined in, massaging the shoulders of head chef Claudette Hawkins in a gesture of appreciation as they prepared roast dinners.

The pair also decorated a Christmas tree—donated from Westminster Abbey following the Princess of Wales’s carol service—and set tables with napkins and crackers. They met service users, including an engaged couple who found housing through the charity after periods of rough sleeping, hearing personal stories of support.

A symbolic highlight came when George signed the visitors’ book on the exact page bearing signatures from Diana and a young William 32 years earlier. Chief executive Mick Clarke described the moment as “full circle,” noting William pointing out his mother’s handwriting to George and explaining the significance of her introducing him there.

Clarke praised George’s enthusiasm: “He very much wanted to get stuck in and help, just like his dad.” The outing aimed to introduce the young prince to issues of homelessness and the value of community support, aligning with family efforts to expose children to perspectives beyond palace life.

William has been royal patron of The Passage since 2019 and credits his mother’s influence for shaping his commitment to the cause. His Homewards initiative, launched in 2023, seeks to end homelessness in various forms across the UK. Recent annual visits to The Passage during the festive period have become a personal tradition.

Diana’s legacy in humanitarian work, particularly with vulnerable groups, continues through such intergenerational efforts. Her 1993 visit with 11-year-old William—captured in newly shared historical photos over the years—inspired his lifelong advocacy.

The Passage, operating since 1980 in Westminster, provided accommodation and support to thousands last year, addressing root causes like poverty. Their No Night Out campaign focuses on early intervention to prevent homelessness.

Public reactions highlighted the touching continuity, with many noting George’s resemblance to his father at a similar age and the meaningful passing of values.

As Christmas approaches, the Wales family prepares for private celebrations, likely at Sandringham. This visit adds to selective public appearances for George, balancing normal childhood with awareness of societal issues.

The charity expressed gratitude for the “extra pair of helping hands,” underscoring the impact of high-profile support in raising awareness year-round.

William’s reflections in past documentaries recall initial anxiety about his first visit but discovering unexpected warmth among residents—an experience now shared with his son.