Prince Williamis upping his fashion game (once again!) for a special cause.
Aftervisiting Centrepoint’s new locationearlier in the day, the royal dad stepped out again on Wednesday evening for the organization’s 50th anniversary gala. He changed from his casual ensemble — a red quarter-zip hoodie and slacks — into a fashionable green velvet suit jacket for occasion.
AlthoughKate Middletonusually makes headlines for her stylish looks, William took a break from his usual suits towear a traditional sherwani, a long coat-like garment worn for formal occasions, during the couple’s recent visit to Pakistan. William opted to wear green, paying tribute to the color of his host country’s flag.
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A number of celebrities also supported the cause, including Ellie Goulding. The singer-songwriter had Princess Beatrice — as well as her sisterPrincess Eugenieand momSarah Ferguson— asguests at her weddingin August. Goulding also performed at Eugenie’s wedding reception last year.
Other stars at the gala included Rita Ora and members of Duran Duran.
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Prince William‘s inspiration to champion the fight to end homelessness with Centrepoint came his late mother,Princess Diana. Just as his mom was, William became patron of the organization in 2005.
In a speech on Wednesday night, William said: Centrepoint was one of the first charities of which I became Patron, back in 2005. I chose to do that because visiting Centrepoint’s services with my mother made such a lasting impression on me as a child. And it still makes a lasting impression on me today.”
William — who famously slept out on the streets of London one night to benefit the charity — chatted with some of the residents before formally opening the building.
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The charity started in the basement of St. Anne’s Church in London in 1969 and has grown into the country’s leading youth homelessness charity, helping 9,000 people a year.
source: people.com
