Before Prince William stepped into his inevitable role as a full-time royal, the heir to the throne spent years working as an air ambulance pilot in East Anglia.
Duke of Cambridge worked as a search-and-rescue pilot dealing with emergencies all over the area. And now, he has been praised by one mother whose son tragically passed away in May 2017.
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Prince William and his team attempted to save the young boy, 16-year-old Robbie Lea, after he was caught in the water at Lee Valley Park in Hertfordshire, while swimming with friends. But sadly, Robbie passed away, despite their efforts to save him.
Just yesterday, the Duke reflected on that and other experiences he had during his time with the air ambulance, speaking out about the impact it had on his mental health.
And Robbies mother, Sarah Lea, thanked the royal both for what he did to try and save Robbie, and for opening up about his own mental health.
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Speaking to The Mirror, she said, “I cant thank Prince William enough. For what he did to try to save my son on that terrible day and for now speaking out on mental health issues.”
Sarah also admitted that since Robbies death, she and her seven-year-old son Mason have struggled to find support in dealing with their tragic loss. But, she said, “Ive struggled to get the right support for Mason. But I certainly havent been let down by Prince William. It shows our future king is human. It was a brave thing to do.”Prince William spoke about his mental wellbeing at the recent This Can Happen conference, which aims to promote mental health support in the workplace.
He confessed that after welcoming his own children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, his often difficult work really hit home.
And Robbies mother, Sarah Lea, thanked the royal both for what he did to try and save Robbie, and for opening up about his own mental health.
Speaking to The Mirror, she said, “I cant thank Prince William enough. For what he did to try to save my son on that terrible day and for now speaking out on mental health issues.”
Sarah also admitted that since Robbies death, she and her seven-year-old son Mason have struggled to find support in dealing with their tragic loss. But, she said, “Ive struggled to get the right support for Mason. But I certainly havent been let down by Prince William. It shows our future king is human. It was a brave thing to do.”
Prince William spoke about his mental wellbeing at the recent This Can Happen conference, which aims to promote mental health support in the workplace.
He confessed that after welcoming his own children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, his often difficult work really hit home.
From our sister site, Woman&Home.
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