On a visit to the Keech hospice in Luton, the Duke of Cambridge comforted 14 year old Ben Hines as he spoke about the loss the of his mother. Resting his hands on the Ben’s shoulder, Prince William said, “Time makes it easier.”
The sentiment came after Ben has spoken about the favourite memories of his mother who died last year, aged 40. Prince William who was moved by Ben’s story told him “I know how you feel. I still miss my mother every day - and it’s 20 years after she died.”
Following the meeting the Duke made Ben, his bothers Thomas and Richard, and father Gary promise to keep in touch. Gary Hines, 48, said, “I was getting all choked up towards the end when Ben was talking about his mum. He gave Ben his absolute attention. You could see that it struck a chord with him.”
The Duke toured and met other people in the hospice along with the Duchess of Cambridge.
