The Prince’s visit also included Humber All Nations Alliance youth club and Thurrock African Group, where participants discussed hobbies, community work, and the value of dialogue over social media.

Big Zuu emphasized that the Prince’s engagement helps bridge the gap between education and employment and boosts awareness of Children in Need initiatives.

The Prince stressed that open, in-person conversations and debates with young people and community groups are more impactful than online discussions.

William founded the Earthshot Prize in 2020, which carries a £1 million prize, and Matter was a finalist in the previous year’s competition.

Earlier in Bristol, he tested a futuristic mobility scooter at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, met Earthshot finalists, and showcased Matter’s filtration tech to prevent microplastics in waterways.

The visit concluded with group photos and a brief chat with Ubele staff.

A guided tour of a student photography exhibition in a greenhouse was paired with discussions on art’s value and support for young artists, including camera basics.

William helped plant in a greenhouse, tasted a saltbush leaf, and received a kiwi plant gift for Ubele’s chief executive, signaling ongoing community ties.

The visit ended with group photos and a kiwi plant gift to Ubele’s chief executive, underscoring continued collaboration and dialogue with local youth.

In related royal activity, Kate Middleton conducted community-focused engagements elsewhere and joined a wellbeing walk, with notable changes in hairstyle observed.

The centre housed greenhouses and cultural spaces, where William spoke with We Move FWD-funded organisations to understand local impact.

William visited the Ubele Initiative in Wood Green to meet teens in the We Move FWD programme, view a youth photography exhibition, and hear mentorship from award-winning photographer Aneesa Dawoojee.