Prince William hosted a private dinner at Windsor Castle on Tuesday to mark Child Bereavement UK's 30th anniversary.
The Prince of Wales welcomed members and supporters of the charity for the special occasion.
Whilst the event was private, William's attendance was confirmed in the Court Circular, the official account of royal engagements.
"The Prince of Wales, Patron, this evening gave a Dinner at Windsor Castle for Child Bereavement UK's Thirtieth Anniversary," the schedule noted.
Prince William hosted a private dinner at Windsor Castle on Tuesday to mark Child Bereavement UK's 30th anniversary.
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The charity holds a special place in William's heart as he succeeded his mother, Princess Diana, as its patron in 2009.
It represents one of his longest-standing patronages, with the Prince regularly visiting its facilities across Britain.
During these visits, he often speaks with those he meets about coping with grief.
The organisation has deep personal significance for William, who lost his mother at the age of 15.
Child Bereavement UK was founded by Diana's friend Julia Samuel, who maintains close ties with the Royal Family.
The Prince of Wales welcomed members and supporters of the charity for the special occasion.
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Samuel is so close to William and his wife that they chose her as a godparent for their eldest son, Prince George, now 11.
In 2017, during a visit to the charity's London-based centre, Samuel told PEOPLE: "Bereavement and particularly child death, which is so unbearable to think about is something William is shining a light on."
During a visit to the charity in February 2025, William reflected on his own experience with childhood grief.
"Sometimes the hardest thing about grief is finding the words for how you actually feel," he said whilst talking with young people in Widnes.
"It's crucial for those first few years, particularly, [that] you have support like this. It's got you in your practice, how to help yourself."
"The mind gets focused on one thing, doesn't it? It's very difficult to do school and normal life," he continued.
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Whilst the event was private, William's attendance was confirmed in the Court Circular, the official account of royal engagements.
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In 2017, William comforted a young girl grieving for her father, telling her, "I lost my mummy when I was very young too."
He continued, "Do you know what happened to me? You know I lost my mummy when I was very young, too. I was [15], and my brother was 12."
"It's very important to talk about it, very, very important," he added.
The girl later told reporters, "It was really nice that he talked to me. It was like there are other people who know what it is like to lose someone."
Through his continued patronage, the Prince of Wales honours his mother's legacy while providing meaningful support to bereaved families.
