A man on his commute spotted a group of people taking photos of a man and only realised who he was when he got closer leaving him utterly floored at why he was there
One bloke got the surprise of his life during his morning commute when he spotted a member of the Royal Family being photographed in Cardiff. It wasn’t until he got closer that he realised it was none other than Prince William, who was there to visit the Jac Lewis Foundation.
The foundation, set up in memory of the former football academy player who tragically took his own life in 2019, is a joint project with the Welsh Rugby Union and The Royal Foundation. It aims to provide counselling and cover transport costs for hundreds potentially at risk of suicide. The Duke of Cambridge’s visit coincided with World Suicide Prevention Day, a global initiative aimed at preventing suicides.
X user @spoonersean shared a quick video of the Royal strolling towards a Range Rover in the Cardiff rain, clutching a red folder.
Some followers expressed their envy at Sean’s “dream” encounter with the Prince, while others joked: “Is he as good looking in real life?”
One disgruntled user speculated: “My betting is that Cardiff council has this part cleaned until sparkling. Normally it’s a cesspit.”
There were also debates about whether the Prince had actually travelled by train or had been elsewhere.
Another admirer praised him as “Down to Earth,” while another cheekily asked: “You mean he got a train there and not a private jet?”
Among the reactions were: “How cool, great timing.”
“What a lovely surprise,” and “What do you mean he didn’t have 12 bodyguards shuffling round him as he walked?”
Prince William took a tour of the new hub during his visit to Wales.
Jesse Lewis, father of Jac, shared how a friend suggested setting up a foundation in his son’s name, an idea he agreed was necessary.
The father explained their aim was to provide “access to mental wellbeing services” and “it went from something that was just going to be in the corner of a room to a hub,” which received Prince William’s endorsement.
“Local businesses threw money at us as well and now it’s grown all across south Wales,” Jesse revealed.
He added: “I know it’s a big step for men in particular to say ‘I need help’ but because we’ve set it up in a football ground it makes it easier for them to walk in and that’s why we’ve done this here.”
Helpful contacts for managing your mental health.
Useful numbers for dealing with your mental health
There’s help available if you need it:
Mind Cymru information line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. To contact them call 0300 123 3393.
Samaritans offers a listening service which is open 24 hours a day, on 116 123 (in the UK and Republic of Ireland this number is FREE to call and will not appear on your phone bill).
C.A.L.L. (Community Advice & Listening Line) offers emotional support and information/literature on mental health and related matters to the people of Wales and can be contacted on 0800 132 737 or through the website.
The NHS offers help and advice through its 111 service.
