Prince William Praises Child Bereavement UK, Winston’s Wish Merger Expanding National Grief Support

Prince William, reflecting on the profound grief he experienced after losing his mother Princess Diana at age 15, described grief as "the very worst pain any child or parent will ever endure." Speaking at the 30th anniversary of Child Bereavement UK, an organization he has patronized for sixteen years, he praised its work and announced its merger with Winston’s Wish, another leading child bereavement charity. He emphasized the growing demand for bereavement support and expressed optimism that the merger would expand their impact, allowing them to offer more extensive services and training to professionals. The combined charity aims to reach more bereaved children, young people, parents, and families, providing expert care to help rebuild lives and reduce long-term challenges of unresolved grief. William commended the organizations for their strategic partnership and bold step to improve support systems. The newly merged entity will keep the Child Bereavement UK name and continue its mission with enhanced resources and reach.