Dr. Alex George labels Prince William and Kate Middleton ‘warm, friendly and hands-on’ as he praises the royals’ ability to ‘put everyone at ease’ after hosting a panel for World Mental Health Day

Dr. Alex George has labeled the Prince and Princess of Wales as ‘warm, friendly and hands-on’ after being chosen by the couple to host a panel for World Mental Health Day.

The former Love Island star, 32, praised Prince William and Kate Middleton’s ability to “put everyone at ease” as he reflected on the event in Birmingham last month.

Speak with Hello!the ex-reality star said he was extremely nervous in front of the jury, but was reassured by the Prince and Princess of Wales.

He explained: ‘I stumbled at the first few words, but they were so welcoming, so warm and friendly – ​​the sweetest people.’

After being introduced to the couple, the star said he was pleasantly surprised by the amount of time they spent speaking to young people at the event.

He added: ‘When I met them I didn’t feel like they were saying, ‘We are the royal family,’

“They were active listeners, they responded and put everyone at ease.”

Additionally, Dr. Alex said he was told by senior members of the Royal Foundation that the Prince and Princess of Wales are ‘really hands-on’ and check in daily.

The event saw Their Royal Highnesses join young people in taking part in a series of workshops organized in partnership with The Mix, a leading youth mental health charity.

On Instagram, Dr. revealed Alex how he was asked to show the Prince and Princess of Wales to their seats that day – joking that he ‘never thought about walking in again'[his] to live’.

He added in the caption: ‘This was truly one of the greatest honors of my life and I was incredibly nervous.

“I have so much respect for the work that the Prince and Princess of Wales do for young people’s mental health that I couldn’t believe I was being asked to be involved in this way on World Mental Health Day.

“I will cherish this day as long as I live.”

Pictured: The Prince and Princess of Wales pose for photos with young people during World Mental Health Day in Birmingham last month

Dr. Alex George (left) hosted the Royal Foundation panel last month. The star said he was pleasantly surprised by the amount of time they spent speaking to young people at the event

The panel, which was hosted by the couple’s Royal Foundation, made a case that Dr. Close to Alex’s heart was the spotlight: the star tragically lost his younger brother Llyr to suicide during the pandemic.

In a rare public speech at the event, the princess spoke about how much she and William cared about the cause.

In 2016, the couple launched Heads Together, a campaign that helped break the stigma around mental health and encourage more people to have everyday conversations about it.

Kate, who was keen to speak personally at the event, told her audience: ‘Alongside the efforts of many others, we have seen real change. Today, more people feel empowered to talk about their mental health than ever before. This is a big step forward.

“William and I continue to be inspired to see young people like all of you here today leading this charge – being extraordinarily courageous to have some of those conversations ourselves.

Pictured: The Prince and Princess of Wales and Prince Harry seen promoting the Heads Together campaign in 2016

Dr. Alex George announced he had lost his brother Llyr after a mental health battle during the pandemic

‘As a generation you value and talk about your mental health more than anyone before you – something we really admire and applaud.

“However, it is important to remind ourselves of the big picture as we meet here today. What are we trying to improve by focusing our efforts on mental health? Ultimately, we are working towards a happier, healthier world.

‘We want to shape fairer, safer, kinder and more equal societies – societies that seek together the common good and a better future.

“Because just as we must restore, protect and invest in our planet, we must also restore, protect and invest in the communities, relationships and people who live on it.”

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