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Prince William Launches Suicide-Prevention Toolkit for Sport

9/10/2026

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Prince William Launches Toolkit

Prince William launches the “On Your Side” suicide-prevention toolkit for sport.
The launch took place at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool on Sept 10, 2026.
Olympic champions Kelly Holmes, Jason and Laura Kenny, and former footballer Jill Scott attended.
Harry Kane, George Russell and boxer Carl Frampton appear in a short film urging help.
FA, Premier League, British Cycling and Team GB will implement the toolkit.

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Prince William Completes Toolkit

The Royal Foundation completed a two-year suicide-prevention toolkit project.
The toolkit was developed with input from the NHS, Samaritans and Mind.
The Office for National Statistics recorded 6,190 suicides in England and Wales in 2024.
Suicide rates were 17.6 per 100,000 for men and 5.7 per 100,000 for women.
Prince William said the programme will continue beyond World Suicide Prevention Day.

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Prince William Launches Toolkit

Prince William launches the “On Your Side” suicide-prevention toolkit for sport.
The launch took place at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool on Sept 10, 2026.
Olympic champions Kelly Holmes, Jason and Laura Kenny, and former footballer Jill Scott attended.
Harry Kane, George Russell and boxer Carl Frampton appear in a short film urging help.
FA, Premier League, British Cycling and Team GB will implement the toolkit.

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