Prince William and Prince George help prepare Christmas lunch at London homeless shelter

Prince William and his eldest son, Prince George, helped prepare Christmas lunch at The Passage, a homeless shelter in central London. A video posted to William's YouTube channel shows the royal father and son in aprons, taking part in meal preparation, helping set a long table and decorating a Christmas tree. It marked the first time George, now 12, joined his father on such a visit.

A post on William and Catherine's official social media account described the event, noting that the pair were “joining volunteers and staff at The Passage in preparing Christmas lunch — this year with another pair of helping hands.” The message underscored William's ongoing role as patron of the charity.

William has long supported The Passage, a London-based charity that provides shelter and services to people experiencing homelessness. He first visited the organization in his youth, at age 11, alongside his mother, the late Princess Diana. In keeping with the charity’s records, George signed his name on the same page that Diana and William had written theirs in December 1993, a gesture that highlighted the family’s continuity of support.

During the kitchen portion of the event, William was shown pouring Brussels sprouts onto an oven tray, while George helped arrange Yorkshire puddings and set out a long table for dozens of attendees. The footage also shows the pair participating in tree decoration and interacting with volunteers, staff and guests gathered for the holiday meal.

The outing fits within William’s broader commitment to addressing homelessness. He launched the Homewards project in 2023 to tackle rough sleeping and to support pathways out of homelessness, a initiative that has continued to influence his charitable calendar. The Passage, located in central London, provides meals, shelter and various services to people in need, and it has been a recurring focal point for the Prince of Wales and his family in recent years.

Sunday’s video capture illustrates how royal involvement in social welfare efforts can unfold in practical, hands-on ways. By participating in routine activities at The Passage, William and George reinforce a message about public service and family tradition, even as they navigate the duties and expectations of modern royal life.