Prince William has shared a video of his visit to a homeless charity last week - where he helped serve up a festive lunch to those in need. The Prince of Wales, 42, was in playful mood during his lunchtime shift at The Passage charity in London on Thursday.
![[The royal and the head chef enjoyed a warm embrace, in which William wished Claudette Hawkins a happy birthday. The Prince also steered clear of asking Claudette's age]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/09/10/92928061-14170723-The_royal_and_the_head_chef_enjoyed_a_warm_embrace_in_which_Will-a-59_1733741208257.jpg)
He first visited the charity with his late mother Princess Diana, and last week was on jovial form, teasing the head chef in charge about her birthday. Posting today on the Prince and Princess of Wales' Instagram account, William wrote: 'A sincere thank you to all the @passagecharity volunteers working tirelessly to support those experiencing homelessness, especially during the festive season.
![[Prince William pictured during the Christmas lunch service at The Passage in London on Thursday]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/09/10/92927485-14170723-Prince_William_pictured_during_the_Christmas_lunch_service_at_Th-a-61_1733741208755.jpg)
The royal added: 'Acts of kindness, like serving Christmas lunches, brings hope and fosters a sense of community for those who need it most.'. The heart-warming video clip accompanying the post shows the royal embracing head chef Claudette Hawkins. As the prince moves in for a hug, he's heard saying: 'Come on birthday girl. Happy birthday'.
![[Veg? The Prince of Wales chatted to the people he was serving during his visit to the charity]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/09/10/92927489-14170723-Veg_The_Prince_of_Wales_chatted_to_the_people_he_was_serving_dur-a-67_1733741208961.jpg)
As the pair continue their embrace, he quips: 'I won't ask you what birthday it is' to which the head chef dissolves into laughter. Cheeky! Prince William pictured with Claudette Hawkins, head chef at homelessness charity The Passage, last week. The royal and the head chef enjoyed a warm embrace, in which William wished Claudette Hawkins a happy birthday. The Prince also steered clear of asking Claudette's age.
