The founder of 2wish, Rhian Mannings MBE, caught the world’s attention when Prince William joined her for a cup of tea in her kitchen in Cardiff to discuss her experience of suicide and find out more about its devastating impact.

The future King was overcome with emotion at one point as Rhian spoke openly about the double tragedy of her 33-year-old husband Paul unexpectedly taking his own life five days after the couple lost their one-year-old baby, George. No berevement help was available as she navigated their devastating loss. 

Rhian set up 2wish in Paul and George's honour, to provide a lifeline for those who suffer the sudden loss of a child or young person. The chat with Prince William coincided with the Prince and Princess of Wales’s Royal Foundation pledging £1 million to launch The National Suicide Prevention Network and World Mental Health Day.