Prince William made his first public appearance in Liverpool on Thursday since his brother Prince Harry’s landmark legal victory against News Group Newspapers.
The Prince of Wales visited Toxteth to highlight community initiatives supporting local young people.
Dressed in navy chinos, a forest green jacket and khaki trainers, the Prince sported a bearded look as he toured the Cycle of Life organisation.
The non-profit cycling group, established in 2020, works to improve physical and mental health outcomes for young people from diverse backgrounds.
Prince William made his first public appearance in Liverpool on Thursday since his brother Prince Harry’s landmark legal victory against News Group Newspapers
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The organisation, run by Ibe Hayter, has expanded from its initial focus on riding sessions and bicycle maintenance to offer broader youth support services aimed at boosting confidence.
During his visit, Prince William engaged with participants of the Cycle of Life project at the Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre.
The Prince was seen closely examining a bike pedal as he got involved with the organisation’s activities.
He later met with members of the ‘OnTheGo’ project, displaying enthusiasm as he witnessed their entrepreneurial bikes in action.
Prince William engaged with participants of the Cycle of Life project at the Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre
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Since its founding, Cycle of Life has reached approximately 3,850 young people through their programmes.
The organisation has evolved beyond its initial cycling focus to provide comprehensive support for local youth development.
Throughout the visit, Prince William demonstrated keen interest in the project’s work to create employment opportunities and improve wellbeing through cycling initiatives.
The visit came just a day after Prince Harry secured a significant legal victory against News Group Newspapers, publisher of The Sun.
Prince William sported a bearded look as he toured the Cycle of Life organisation
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NGN offered a “full and unequivocal apology” for “serious intrusion” into Prince Harry’s private life between 1996 and 2011, with the publisher acknowledging unlawful activities including phone hacking and surveillance by private investigators working for both The Sun and News of the World.
The settlement included an apology for intrusion into the private life of Diana, Princess of Wales, particularly during Harry’s younger years.
Earl Charles Spencer praised his nephew’s legal triumph on Instagram, stating: “It takes an enormous amount of guts to take on major media organisations like this, and incredible tenacity to win against them.”
The Earl added that Diana “would be immensely touched by this, I’m sure, and also rightly proud.”
