Prince William praised his wife Kate for her artistic talents during their visit to a youth group in London’s Shepherd’s Bush. At the event, held to engage young people at the West centre part of the OnSide charity initiative, William referred to Kate as “the arty one” while they participated in activities like biscuit decorating with children. The visit also highlighted William’s concerns about excessive mobile phone usage and its impact on mental health, discussing with the children the importance of face-to-face interactions and engaging in various activities to boost well-being. The official opening of the West centre is scheduled for April and aims to offer facilities to children aged between eight to 18 years.

Prince William’s comments on phone usage stressed the significance of finding a balance between screen time and offline activities, a concern he raised in light of the “Generation Isolation” report by OnSide, which details the unhealthy screen time habits of young people. The Prince actively participated in different workshops, including basketball and biscuit-making, to encourage the youth to explore interests beyond their mobile devices.

Amidst this, the royal couple faced criticism due to a controversy involving a digitally altered family photo, leading to a public apology from the Princess. This incident added to the ongoing speculation about the royal family’s dynamics and a purported rift between Prince William and Prince Harry. Nonetheless, the focus of their visit was on promoting well-being and creativity among young people, demonstrating their commitment to community engagement and nurturing talent within the monarchy.