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Prince William and Prince George in the Royal Box during Gentlemen’s Singles Final match; (Inset) Princess Diana during an official overseas visit.<\/p>\n
May 20 2025, Published 8:51 a.m. ET<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Prince William was just 15 when his mother, Princess Diana<\/a>, tragically died in a car crash in 1997. Celebrated for her lasting legacy <\/a>in charity work, Diana is lovingly known as the ‘People\u2019s Princess.’ Now, it seems the Prince of Wales is keen to pass that legacy to his son, Prince George. Teacher Wendy Daunt recently revealed William\u2019s heartfelt wish to see George carry on Diana\u2019s passion for supporting the deaf community.<\/p>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n Daunt, known for her work with the deaf community, recalled her conversation with William during her recent investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. She told the BBC, <\/a>\u201cI wanted to tell him how proud the deaf community was of his mother, Princess Diana.\u201d She reminisced about the late Princess’s attendance at the British Deaf Association conference in Blackpool, where she \u201ccame on stage to receive a book, and she signed in BSL.” She shared that the deaf community was amazed and in awe of it. Hence, she asked William, \u201cSo I said, ‘Why don’t your three children learn to sign?’ and his face said, ‘I’m not sure’, but then he said, ‘Maybe Prince George would like to.’\u201d<\/p>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n Touched by William\u2019s sweet wish for his eldest son, Daunt added, \u201cPrince William did say that I could teach Prince George BSL. But I think it would be better for a younger person, a boy of his own age perhaps, to teach him football signs. I would like Prince George to be friends with deaf children.\u201d Daunt also revealed an emotional moment<\/a> when the Prince of Wales hugged her after the touching conversation about his mother. She explained, \u201cThey said I have to go back two steps, bow, and turn and leave. But I didn’t. I remember hugging, then I realized I’d forgotten to curtsy and I went back to do a curtsy.\u201d<\/p>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n The people\u2019s princess <\/p>\n In 1989, during a visit to the UK\u2019s Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Princess Diana famously introduced herself in British Sign Language to a young deaf child. <\/p>\n Diana, known for her compassion and dedication to connecting with people on a\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/gqO9yTxCrl<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 John Luke (@yesknow) November 4, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n The late Diana <\/a>has been a steadfast advocate for the deaf community. As reported by the Daily Mail,<\/a> the first time Diana signed in British Sign Language to a public audience was in 1990, when she addressed 800 delegates at a conference for the British Deaf Association. Using her hands, the Princess gestured, \u201cI am very proud to receive this book, thank you. I offer my congratulations to the British Deaf Association for 100 years of service.\u201d Spokesman Bernard Quinn praised her, saying, \u201cThere were no mistakes, no fluffs, and everyone in the audience understood what she said. She made a very important gesture to deaf people.\u201d Diana also used BSL to introduce herself to a boy in 1987.<\/p>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Just like their late mother, William and Prince Harry also have some proficiency in British Sign Language. In 2020, William had signed the words \u201cCongratulations, Alex,\u201d to deaf actor Alex Duguid when he received his MBE at Buckingham Palace. His wife, Kate Middleton, has also used BSL to speak to a child who was hard of hearing while visiting the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, in Falmouth. So, it is just a matter of time before young George also follows in his parents’ footsteps for advocacy. <\/p>\n\n