March 10 – Meeting With Individuals Affected By Suicide



Today, (March 10) The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge carried out a series of engagements with organizations working to prevent suicide. The two met with Jonny Benjamin and Neil Laybourn during their visit to St Thomas’ Hospital, two individuals who crossed paths when Neil stopped Jonny from taking his own life several years ago, which then launched the #FindMike viral campaign to help Jonny find the at the time anonymous man who helped save his life. After their meeting The Duke and Duchess joined Jonny, Neil, and other individuals at Kensington Palace to watch a documentary about the two as well as have an open discussion. Later in the evening the Cambridges met with family members in private who have been affected by suicide.

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