LGBT Awards: Prince William honoured for supporting community

May 15, 2017 by Jill

BBC News:

Prince William said “nobody should be bullied for their sexuality”, as he was recognised for supporting the LGBT community.

He told the British LGBT Awards on Friday evening via a video message: “It’s so important to be proud of the person you are.”

The Duke of Cambridge was named “straight ally of the year” and was among several celebrities given awards.

TV presenter Clare Balding and diver Tom Daley were also named winners.

Prince William, who appeared on the cover of gay magazine Attitude last year, made the video message ahead of the ceremony in London’s Grand Connaught Rooms.

‘Tragic stories’

In the video, he said: “In recent years I’ve become passionate about what we can do to protect people from bullying, particularly online.

“I have encountered a number of tragic stories about LGBT young people who have sadly felt unable to cope with the abuse and discrimination they face in their lives.”

He added: “It is 2017, and nobody should be bullied for their sexuality, or for any other reason.”

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