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Prince William reveals his support network at anti-bullying workshop
The Diana Award, who have specialist staff, visited the school alongside William to brief parents and teachers on practical tips to prevent bullying.
On visiting the North London school on Monday, Prince William is expected to take part in workshops, and engage with students.
He reportedly wrote, “Catherine, Harry, Father, Grandmother and Grandfather” along with his cocker spaniel Lupo.
The Diana Award’s Anti-bullying Campaign was set up in memory of his mother, Diana Princess of Wales.
A spokesperson from Kensington Palace explained to People that William got involved with the program because he was drawn to the “the idea of a peer-led support network to prevent any child or young person suffering in silence”.
During his visit the Duke also saw how Diana Award Anti-Bullying Ambassadors are taught to recognise signs of bullying and how they can encourage victims to seek help and speak out about their concerns.
Britain’s Prince William sticks a post-it note on Daniel, aged 11 from Derbyshire, an anti-bullying ambassador.
“Referring to a chart of how to tackle homophobia, he said: ‘I would start on that side [comfort the victim] and end up here [confront the bully],'” the site reports.
Tom, a former student, said: “It was great to have his support. He was really humble and great with the kids”, the charity’s training manager, Emma Scott told People.
Then came the high five session, where William and the other participants were asked to write on the five fingers of a paper hand the five people they would turn to for support if upset.
He added: “It’s an honour and a privilege to have someone like the Duke of Cambridge recognising the work of anti-bullying initiatives”. “That’s what he’s keen to see in action on Monday”.
Before adding, “He was relaxed with the young people. It really matters to him and a lot of friends who have gone through this”.
