The Duke of Cambridge welcomed the five teenagers recognised as this year’s BBC Radio 1’s Teen Heroes at a reception at Kensington Palace on Tuesday.
William met with the teenagers and BBC Radio 1 personalities Greg James, Jordan North, and Vick Hope. This is the fifth time William has hosted a reception for this initiative.
In a statement, Greg James said, “The whole point of the Teen Heroes is to make a fuss of some remarkable young people who wouldn’t ever think they deserved it.
“If going to Kensington Palace to meet the future king isn’t making a fuss of them, then I’m out of ideas.”
He continued: “It was a really special afternoon, and William gave them so much time to hear their stories and offer support to them as they continue to put themselves out for others.”
The Kensington Royal Twitter account tweeted, “It is always amazing to meet young people who make a positive difference in their communities.”
The five teenagers recognised by BBC Radio 1 include:
Harry, age 17, who helped a person in crisis who was about to take their own life. Harry, according to the BBC, spoke with the person and called emergency services for help and was thanked by the ambulance responders “for his response to an incredibly high-pressure situation.”
Jake, age 14, who fundraises for bereavement causes in memory of his late half-sister and grandmother. He has raised over £10,000.
Keah, age 19, who is studying nursing, caring for her mother, and works with a youth council “that helps inform policy about young carers and gives talks to schools about what life is like looking after a member of your family.”
Madison, age 17, who helped develop ‘Positivity Packages’ during the pandemic to help others in dealing with their mental health.
Tom, age 13, who is the UK’s top wheelchair motocross rider and uses his platform to raise the sport’s profile and participant count and to see the sport recognised by the 2028 Summer Paralympics in Los Angeles.
