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Prince William makes first appearance since Prince Harry's 'monumental' legal win

The Prince of Wales visited Toxteth in Liverpool

Phoebe Tatham
Content Writer
Updated: January 23, 2025
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The Prince of Wales visited Toxteth in Liverpool on Thursday to shine a light on those working to support young people in the local community.

During his visit, which marked his first outing since Prince Harry's 'monumental' legal win, Prince William visited Cycle of Life – a non-profit cycling organisation which works to help young people from diverse backgrounds improve their physical and mental health, as well as their employment opportunities, through cycling.

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Prince William paid a visit to Liverpool

The organisation, run by Ibe Hayter, was set up back in 2020 and was originally created as a way to offer riding sessions and bicycle maintenance classes. Its role has since evolved to incorporate more ways to support young people in the local community, including boosting their confidence.

Keep scrolling to see the best photos from Prince William's visit…

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A warm welcome

For the wintry outing, Prince William looked smart dressed in a pair of navy chinos, a forest green jacket and some khaki trainers. He was also seen rocking a bristling bearded look. 

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Getting stuck in

Upon arrival, the father-of-three heard more about the work of the Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre, before joining the Cycle of Life project to meet young participants. 

He quickly got stuck in and helped to pump a bike wheel. 

See the moment in the video below...

WATCH: Prince William helps to pump a bike wheel during visit to Cycle of Life
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All smiles

Later, he met some of those involved in the 'OnTheGo' project. He was all smiles as he witnessed the entrepreneurial bikes in action. 

Since its genesis, Cycle of Life has reached around 3,850 young people directly with their programmes.

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Quick refreshment

During his visit, Prince William paused to enjoy a hot chocolate. 

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Second visit

For his second engagement of the day, Prince William paid a visit to Tiber where he met with members of the Tiber Young People's Steering Group to learn more about their lively community hub.

Set up in 2005, the project is composed of a group of 14 to 18-year-olds who work to ensure that members of their local community are provided with opportunities that enable them to bring about change both in their personal lives and within their local environment.


Prince William playing football with a young man in an orange vest© Getty Images

Sporty Prince

During his visit, William met with members of the Steering Group to hear about their experience of spearheading a new community building which has been created to offer more jobs and volunteering opportunities as well as a space to offer training facilities.

He later ventured onto the pitch of the adjoining Football Centre to learn more about the facility's impact on the local community.

Prince William and a group of young girls standing on a football pitch© Getty Images

William's secret gift

HELLO! understands that the Royal Foundation is supporting Tiber by providing funding from the Community Impact programme to help fund the fixtures and fittings of the function room, as well as convening local partners to support the refurbishment. William is also privately funding the remaining funds needed to get the project up and running.  

Prince Harry settles High Court claim

Prince William's Liverpool visit comes shortly after his brother Harry's High Court victory. On Wednesday, the Duke of Sussex reached a settlement with the publisher of The Sun. News Group Newspapers offered a "full and unequivocal apology" for "serious intrusion" by The Sun and for phone hacking by private investigators working for the News of the World. 

They issued a statement which read: "NGN offers a full and unequivocal apology to the Duke of Sussex for the serious intrusion by The Sun between 1996 and 2011 into his private life, including incidents of unlawful activities carried out by private investigators working for The Sun. 

"NGN also offers a full and unequivocal apology to the Duke of Sussex for the phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information by journalists and private investigators instructed by them at the News of the World. 

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Barrister David Sherborne speaks to the media

"NGN further apologises to the Duke for the impact on him of the extensive coverage and serious intrusion into his private life as well as the private life of Diana, Princess of Wales, his late mother, in particular during his younger years. 

"We acknowledge and apologise for the distress caused to the Duke, and the damage inflicted on relationships, friendships and family, and have agreed to pay him substantial damages." 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex departs the Royal Courts of Justice on March 27, 2023 in London, England. Prince Harry is one of several claimants in a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail© Getty Images
Prince Harry celebrated a "monumental victory" on Wednesday

Harry first launched his legal action back in 2019. 

The Duke's uncle, Earl Charles Spencer, reacted to the news on Instagram, writing: "It takes an enormous amount of guts to take on major media organisations like this, and incredible tenacity to win against them. 

"It's wonderful that Harry also secured an apology for his mother - she would be immensely touched by this, I'm sure, and also rightly proud. Well done indeed."

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