MAKING A DIFFERENCE ΚΑΤΕ PRAISES CHARITY THAT HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK

Fresh from her trip to Somerset, the Princess of Wales visited a youth charity in East London, where she praised the organisation’s “precious work” as she met some of the young women they support.

- TRACY SCHAVERIEN

Kate learnt about the work of Streets of Growth, which has helped more than 5,000 vulnerable youngsters since 2001. The charity works wi th those at r i sk of exploitation, violence or falling into a life of crime and offers coaching, skills development, work experience and opportunities for social action.

“Young people get judged on their external behaviour, but you have to understand their backstory,” said the Princess, chatting to a group of front-line workers about mental health. “They probably haven’t seen trusting relationships in their lives, so that’s so important.

“I love the fact you’re going out into communities. Kids are so isolated – they’re at home with these huge struggles.”