Prince William turns his focus to homelessness during visit to Sheffield as conspiracies continue to swirl around Kate Middleton’s recovery after she is seen in Windsor

Prince William’s focus is on his work with the homeless today, despite continued interest in his wife’s recovery and return to royal duties.

The Prince of Wales will be in Sheffield this morning to announce major commitments, secured through the Royal Foundation’s Homewards programme, to end the scourge of homelessness in Britain.

Family homelessness has become an increasing problem for the South Yorkshire city in recent years.

The city was announced in June 2023 as one of six flagship ‘Homewards’ locations – areas across the UK where William and his team are sharpening their initial efforts to eradicate homelessness over the next five years, making it ‘ rare, short and sweet’. unrepeated’.

It comes as a new video emerged of William and his wife Kate shopping at the Windsor Farm Shop on Saturday, looking happy and relaxed.

June 27, 2023: The Prince of Wales plays basketball during his previous visit to Sheffield last year

The Princess of Wales in particular looked fit and well, quashing many of the ridiculous and sinister conspiracy theories about her health and whereabouts that have been circulating on social media and in foreign media in recent weeks.

The Mail understands that the couple have become aware of much of what is being said and are deeply saddened and saddened by the often vicious speculation.

Kensington Palace has repeatedly declined to comment and a source close to William today made clear that he was determined to ignore the suspicion.

“His focus today is Home,” they said.

The Prince’s initiative to end homelessness in Britain is one of his greatest personal passions and something he has made a lifelong commitment to.

William will today highlight two key commitments under the Homewards program to tackle homelessness in Sheffield and beyond.

DIY giant Homebase has committed a major investment of £1 million to support Homewards to furnish and decorate new housing developments, while local Sheffield landlords have pledged to initially provide 31 homes for families at risk of homelessness to be in the city.

During his time in the city, the Prince will join parents, carers and young adults from local families who have experienced housing insecurity and homelessness, along with community representatives from organisations, in a workshop to co-design Homewards Sheffield’s innovative housing project. .

March 11: Prince William and Kate leave Windsor together while riding in a car

March 10: Kensington Palace releases the first photo of Kate since her abdominal surgery

He will also meet with local landlords to discuss how they can help end family homelessness in the city, and hear about the housing commitments they are making to support the program.

In his first of two assignments, he will take part in a housing workshop to discuss solutions to support local families at risk of homelessness.

At The Learning Zone in north-east Sheffield, one of the city’s areas where families are disproportionately at risk of becoming homeless, the Prince will meet parents, carers and young adults from local families who have become homeless and take part in a workshop to to co-design Homewards Sheffield’s innovative residential project.

Each Homewards flagship location will deliver its own unique initiative, designed to meet local needs and test new ways to unlock homes at scale, both within their area and beyond.

During the workshop, those who have experienced housing insecurity and homelessness will share their thoughts and suggestions, highlighting some of the key considerations that need to be made to best address the problem of family homelessness.

Housing influencer and campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa, whose own family experienced homelessness and housing insecurity, will also join the session to offer his guidance and expertise.

December 25, 2023: Kate was last seen with her family at church in Sandringham

Following the workshop, Prince William will join a meeting of local landlords, convened by Homewards, to discuss how they can work together to end family homelessness.

The conversation will also include Damian McCloughlin, CEO of Homebase, who has committed £1 million to support all Homewards innovative housing projects and other housing solutions accessed through Homewards with the delivery of up to 1,500 ‘Home Starter Packs’.

Parcels will also be provided in Nansledan, as part of a project recently announced by Prince William and his estate in the Duchy of Cornwall, to provide 24 homes with comprehensive support for local people experiencing homelessness.

The starter packs allow all residents supported by Homewards’ innovative housing projects to make their new accommodation feel like home, and can include items such as paint, furniture and soft furnishings.

Each of the starter packages is created in consultation with the residents who are moving, together with sector partners and housing experts, to ensure that the packages are tailored to their specific housing needs.