Prince William calls on people to reach out to loved ones who may be struggling as he notes 20 people die from suicide every day in UK

Published: 07:24 EDT, 10 October 2026 | Updated: 08:53 EDT, 10 October 2026 The Prince of Wales has encouraged people to 'reach out' to their loved ones as he notes 20 people die each day in the UK from suicide.In a self-written post to X, Prince William, 44, marked World Mental Health Day by calling on his followers to take action if they are 'worried' about someone at risk of ending their own life. The Prince - who today also launched his new suicide prevention resource On Your Side - said 'one conversation' could change everything for those contemplating the action.He wrote: 'Every day in the UK, around 20 people die by suicide. Behind every number is a person, a family and people who love them. 'If you're worried about someone, reach out. Ask how they're really doing. Listen. Let them know they're not alone. 'One conversation can change everything. W #WorldMentalHealthDay' The Prince of Wales has encouraged people to 'reach out' to loved ones they believe are at risk of suicide. (Pictured: William and the Princess of Wales during a visit to Belfast earlier this week) Marking World Mental Health Day, Prince William called on his followers to take action if they are 'worried' about someone at risk of ending their own lifeThe Prince's comments come as part of his wider efforts to observe World Mental Health Day, which last year saw him launch The Royal Foundation’s National Suicide Prevention Network, a charity helping prevent suicide across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This year, The Royal Foundation has created On Your Side, a toolkit providing practical advice on supporting people at risk of suicide in sporting environments.The project offers advice including how to spot warning signs of suicide, starting a conversation with someone suspected of having mental health issues and signposting them to further support. On Saturday, William and wife Princess Catherine, 44, attended Everton football ground in Liverpool to celebrate the launch.The appearance follows the pair's seventh joint visit to Northern Ireland, having spent the day in Belfast on Friday. Speaking at the stadium, the Prince told sports players, industry figures and mental health charities 'sport can help save lives'. He said: 'Sport has the ability to reach people who may never walk through the door of a mental healthcare service. 'Never underestimate the difference that you can make. We do not always see what is happening behind closed doors, or understand the battles that may be taking place beneath the surface.' The Prince and Princess of Wales have launched On Your Side, a toolkit providing practical advice on supporting people at risk of suicide in sporting environments. The couple are pictured on a recent visit to BelfastThe visit follows a Daily Express interview with the Prince released on Friday, where he again urged readers to reach out to those struggling and emphasised we 'do not always know what someone is carrying beneath the surface'.He said: 'Taking the time to check in, to listen, and to show kindness can make more of a difference than we often realise. Sometimes, a simple conversation is where hope begins.'The moments that often matter most are the simplest ones: checking in on someone, listening without judgement, and reminding them that they are not alone. Small acts of kindness can have an extraordinary impact.'Speaking on World Suicide Prevention Day in September, William said suicide prevention works 'when responsibility is shared'.Prevention works, he said, when people have the 'confidence to act and when organisations provide the tools, knowledge and culture that make those actions possible'.'That is what today is about,' he added. 'Giving people the confidence to step forward, giving organisations a practical way to make a difference, and bringing the sporting community together behind a shared purpose.'