The Duke of Cambridge has opened the doors of Kensington Palace to meet with Radio 1’s Teen Heroes of 2021.
Prince William, 39, welcomed teenagers and Radio 1 DJs into his London home yesterday to congratulate the youngsters on their ‘selfless, brave and exceptional’ achievements.
Dressed to impress in a black jumper and light blue shirt, William also chatted to hosts Greg James, Jordan North and Vick Hope at the star-studded evening.
The Duke of Cambridge, who is pictured here with Radio 1’s Teen Heroes of 2021 has opened Kensington Palace for them to meet.
Prince William (pictured left), 39, hosted teenagers yesterday and Radio 1 DJs in his London residence to felicitate the children for their’selfless brave and exceptional’ accomplishments
Radio 1’s Teen Heroes recognizes exceptional teenagers for their commitment to charity every year.
On Radio 1 Breakfast, Greg James, the Nation gathered last week to honor the five Teen Heroes of the 2021: Jake, Keah Madison, Harry and Keah.
Greg joined them each for Friday’s special co-host, on Friday the 3rd of December. They were both surprised by their invitation to Kensington Palace.
Radio 1’s Teen Heroes are invited to the palace for the fifth consecutive year. This was to allow the Duke to personally felicitate the winners and recognize their accomplishments.
The Duke hosted a reception yesterday where all five of the heroes spoke about the projects and work they’ve been involved with and how it made a difference for those they were around and the larger community.
Radio 1’s Teen Heroes honors teenagers that have shown their commitment to helping others every year. Prince William
Radio 1’s Teen Heroes are invited to the Palace for the fifth consecutive year. This was done as an opportunity for the Duke (pictured left) to personally felicitate the youth winners and recognize their accomplishments.
Each Teen Hero was then presented with a certificate by the Duke.
Greg James explained that the Teen Heroes are there to celebrate some outstanding young people who don’t think they deserve it.
‘If you’re not making any fuss at the Kensington Palace future king, then it’s out of your ideas.
“It was an unforgettable afternoon. William took the time to listen to their stories, and offered support as they continued to help others.
The five heroes included Harry, aged 17, from Kent, who Since he was just 14 years old, he has been a lifesaver to many young people. He helped someone who was at imminent risk of losing their life and took the time to help them.
Yesterday’s reception was attended by all five heroes. They spoke with the Duke (pictured right) about their work and what it has done for the community and others.
Harry managed to speak to the person and call the emergency services to help them. The ambulance service praised Harry for his quick response in a high-pressure emergency.
Meanwhile Jake, aged 14, from Bristol, is an avid fundraiser for bereavement causes, following the deaths of his half-sister and grandmother.
Each year to help raise money Jake puts on a spectacular Christmas light display at his house and has already raised over £10,000.
Keah is 19 years old and a Trowbridge carer. She has taken care of her mother since 2018, while also attending college to study nursing.
Keah also serves on a youth council, which helps to inform policy regarding young carers. She gives talks at schools about how it is like caring for a family member.
William wore a light blue shirt and a black jumper to impress at the star-studded event.
Greg James explained that the Teen Heroes are there to celebrate some outstanding young people who don’t think they deserve it.
Madison from Kent (17), was struggling to manage her mental health and developed a strategy in the pandemic known as ‘Positivity Packages.
The packages are designed to help others with mental health difficulties and contain advice on mental wellbeing and items that can aid in everyday mental health management, such as stickers, distraction toys, teabags and bath bombs, along with personal notes of encouragement from Madison.
Finally, Tom, aged 13, from Preston, has become the UK’s number one wheelchair motocross (WCMX) rider.
Tom is a patient with EDS, an Ehlers Danlos syndrome. He has had to be in a wheelchair for the past 11 years.
WCMX has him as a public ambassador. This helps raise awareness of WCMX in the UK, attracts more people to the sport, and now he is leading the international efforts to have the sport recognized at the Los Angeles Paralympics 2028.