Prince William was in Ilminster yesterday to launch a new emergency toolkit, meeting with regional and local leaders to learn how they respond to emergencies — also meeting with Ross Kemp, one of The Celebrity Traitors cast.
The Prince of Wales was in Ilminster, Somerset yesterday afternoon for a series of visits to learn how local communities are coming together to build resilience in the face of increasingly frequent extreme weather events, including wildfires and flooding. The Prince also launched a new toolkit that will help communities across the country prepare for and respond to emergencies.
There was some humour as Prince William arrived as he met up with Ross Kemp, one of The Celebrity Traitors cast. The two joked about his recent appearance when taping for the reality show when the Prince put a hand on his shoulder — Kemp assumed the tap of a “traitor” meant he was to be “murder” him off the show.
Prince William, as Patron of the National Emergencies Trust, was with Kemp to launch the new National Emergencies Trust’s Ready Together Toolkit. The Prince joined local volunteers and young people in launching the toolkit, which is a new initiative designed to help communities across the United Kingdom to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
The heir to the throne heard first-hand how Ready Together aims to build on existing community spirit by providing simple, practical guidance that helps communities organise, plan and prepare before an emergency occurs, including wildfires and flooding. Developed by the National Emergencies Trust and informed by extensive research from Nottingham Trent University, the toolkit will enable communities of all sizes to strengthen their resilience while tailoring their approach to local needs and risks.
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- Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace
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- Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace
The Prince then met with community members outside, including community leaders and local business owners in Ilminster who have played an important role in supporting residents during recent extreme weather events. This included key members of the Ilminster Resilience Group, a local volunteer network formed to support residents during emergencies, such as the severe floods that affected the area.
Prince William heard directly from those involved about why they volunteer, the value of local knowledge during times of crisis, and how stronger community networks can help ensure support reaches those who need it most.
The Prince also visited Sweet Surprise, a café that gives adults with learning disabilities opportunities to develop skills while playing an active role in the local community. During the visit, the Prince heard how the café has supported vulnerable residents & how community hubs such as Sweet Surprise can provide a vital lifeline during extreme weather events & other times of need.
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