Prince William cries as he talks about suicide prevention with a widow

Prince William She fought back tears during an emotional conversation with a woman who lost her husband to suicide.

In a new short film released by Kensington Palace on Friday, October 10 Prince of Wales43, visited Cardiff, Wales, home country Ryan Manning To discuss suicide prevention and bereavement support. manning husband, peeShe died by suicide in 2012 just five days after their one-year-old son, George, died suddenly from the disease.

The video was released on Friday to mark the launch of the National Suicide Prevention Network of the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales. World Mental Health Day.

“The best way to prevent suicide is to talk about it. Talk about it early, talk about it with your loved ones, people you trust, your friends,” William told Mannings during a conversation at her dining table. “So, thank you for talking about it.”

William asked Manning how she dealt with her husband’s sudden death, saying, “From the families I’ve talked to that have had to deal with suicide, there are a lot of unanswered questions that live with you forever, right?”

“I’ll forever spend those last few days with him, wondering what I missed,” Manning replied. “Before we lost George, we were very happy. I think this shows that this can happen to anyone.”

“If you could say something, or wanted to say something to Paul, what would you say?” Then the royal asked.

“There’s only one thing I would say to him if I had time with him. And that’s: ‘Why didn’t you talk to me?'” “I ask myself that every day,” Manning replied. “I would just sit him down like that and say, ‘Why didn’t you come to me?’ Because he missed out on a lot of joy, and we would have been OK. And I think that’s the hardest thing. We would have been OK.”

Manning’s candid response made William emotional, as he appeared to cry and hold his hand over his mouth.

“I’m sorry, it’s hard to ask these questions,” William said to Mannings, holding her hand.

“No, it’s okay. It’s just something,” Manning assured the prince. You have children. It’s difficult.

“And you’ve experienced loss yourself,” she added, referring to William’s mother. Princess Dianafrom He died in 1997 When the prince was only 15 years old.

In addition to the short film William and his wife Princess Kate MiddletonThe Royal Foundation’s Royal Foundation has launched its new National Suicide Prevention Network, bringing together four of the UK’s leading charities, which will unite to tackle the issue of suicide by researching the root causes of suicide and by offering support to anyone in the UK who may need it. The Royal Foundation has committed an initial investment of £1 million over three years to the project.

“The amazing partners who make up this network reach those at risk of or affected by suicide through their inspiring work,” William said in a statement. “I had the privilege of meeting all of the founding partners to see first-hand their powerful community efforts to provide hope and support to those who need it most. Their efforts reaffirm the urgent mission of the National Suicide Prevention Network: building a bold, united national response to the heartbreaking — and preventable — tragedy of suicide.”

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