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The Duke of Cambridge has shared his experiences of losing his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, while comforting two families who had also experienced loss in their family.
On the eve of the 19th anniversary of his mother's death, the prince visited Keech Hospice Care in Luton. He spoke openly to youngest of three brothers Ben Hines, 14, who lost his mother Alexandra last year.
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The prince advised the little lad and his family to stick together through their grief.
"Time makes it easier," he said. "I know how you feel, I still miss my mother every day and it's 20 years after she died."
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The Hines family had been receiving post-bereavement care at the hospice following the loss of the boys' mother, who died from a rare tumour.
"He gave Ben his absolute attention and you could see that it struck a chord with him, he put his hand on Ben's shoulder and told him time's a healer and to stick together and talk," said the father, Gary Hines, 48, and husband to Alexandra.
During a meeting with another family who had also been cared for at the hospice, the prince, accompanied by the Duchess of Cambridge, also spoke with Jamie and Ethan Coniam, 10 and 6, who lost their 10-year-old brother after a battle with cerebal palsy, epilepsy and autism.
Massive respect to the Duke of Cambridge.
Words by Hamish Kilburn
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