Prince William visits school after boy's invite
The Prince of Wales has visited a school to learn how pupils are being supported with their mental wellbeing.
Prince William was invited to St. Michael’s Church of England High School in Rowley Regis, West Midlands, by a 12-year-old pupil last October.
Freddie had asked the prince to come and find out about the school's Matrix Project which was set up to shine a spotlight on male mental health.
At the time, the prince responded on X with a message commending the school on its work but apologising for being unable to make it.
"Good afternoon Freddie, I’m so sorry Catherine and I can’t be with you and the rest of the students at St Michael’s today," the prince responded.
"Tackling mental health challenges and stigmas head on is so important, please keep up this important work."
On that day, he had visited Birmingham with his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, who called for more mental health support for the nation.
The princess gave a speech to young people gathered Factory Works in the city for a day of workshops to mark World Mental Health Day.
Six months on, the prince met representatives of the school's student voice committee to learn about its various initiatives.
The school launched the body, consisting of up to 100 students who meet at lunchtimes and after school, in 2012.
The pupils develop initiatives ranging from fundraising to mental health and working with elderly members of the community.
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