Prince William has appeared on the cover of UK gay magazine Attitude to speak out against the bullying of people because of their sexuality.
In the interview, he’s called on young people being bullied for their sexuality to seek help.
“No one should be bullied for their sexuality or any other reason and no one should have to put up with the kind of hate that these young people have endured in their lives,” he said.
“The young gay, lesbian and transgender individuals I met through Attitude are truly brave to speak out and to give hope to people who are going through terrible bullying right now.
“Their sense of strength and optimism should give us all encouragement to stand up to bullying wherever we see it.”
It’s a huge step for the royal family. Not even Princess Diana who was an icon for the gay community gave an interview with any such publication, royal sources have revealed.
Prince William revealed he’d be in the magazine while he and Duchess Catherine signed their condolences for the victims of the tragic shooting in an Orlando gay nightclub.
After signing the message in a book at the embassy in Westminster, the royal couple spoke to people working on LGBTQ issues.
The Duke and Duchess signed a condolence book in memory of the Orlando shooting victims
A spokesman for the LGBT Foundation has praised the Duke, saying: “What it shows is why it’s important – because there has not been that many times when the LGBT community has been mentioned or highlighted by the royal family – with it being a younger heir to the throne who is understanding of diverse communities.
“The fact that he has agreed to be in Attitude and signing books of condolences for the Orlando massacre, shows the importance of reaching out to the LGBT community.”
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