Prince William just did something historic: He posed for the cover of Britain's best selling gay

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Prince William has been photographed for the cover of Britain’s bestselling gay magazine, Attitude, making him the first member of the royal family to pose for an LGBT title. It is due to be published on Thursday, just four days after the murder of 49 people in an LGBT nightclub in Orlando, Florida.

The Duke of Cambridge, whose late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, was famously supportive of LGBT people and an early champion of people living with HIV/AIDS, has continued her legacy with both a cover shoot and an extensive feature in the July issue of the magazine.

The article focuses on the devastating impact of homophobic, biphobic, and transphobic bullying – and the consequent impact on the mental health of LGBT people. William, who is second in line to the throne, met with nine LGBTQ people who have all been the victims of abuse because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

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1. K&R !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t

[cali]

2. I can't say I've ever given a moment's thought to William beyond pity for

his losing his mother, decades ago.

But this? This is a big deal. And it comes at a time when it's desperately needed.

Kudos to the future King of England.

[Sissyk]

19. I've followed him some.

He has his mother's heart and compassion.

[AngryAmish]

3. Historic.

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8. I so hope they skip Charles

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4. A good number of the Daily Mail 'traditional values' monarchists here won't want him to be king now.

They're no better than the full of shit 'family values' repukes across the pond.

[cali]

5. tough shit. They're hardly get rid of the monarchy types.

[Boudica the Lyoness]

6. That is not true.

Brits are very tolerant, even the super conservative ones.

[Nitram]

7. K&R

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9. K&R!

[geardaddy]

10. K & R

Maybe he can tell his grandfather to stop being such a bigot.

[cali]

11. I suspect that's hopeless.

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13. Yeah, I know.

I thought it might be worth a try.

[mainstreetonce]

12. Incredible

I truly believe some people are born with goodness in their hearts and souls. Diana's children will bless the world for a better future.

[Baitball Blogger]

14. That's leadership.

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15. and serendipity. Obviously planned prior to Orlando.

[Baitball Blogger]

16. Didn't know that.

Even better.

[awoke_in_2003]

22. Even better

he's not jumping on the bandwagon

[mcar]

17. Nicely done!

[niyad]

18. k and r

[cali]

20. From The Guardian: How this came about:

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The cover came about after the Duke of Cambridge invited Attitude to bring members of the LGBT+ community to Kensington Palace to hear their experiences of bullying and discuss the impact on mental health.

William, along with the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, is leading the Heads Together campaign, which aims to end stigma around mental health.

He told Attitude: “No one should be bullied for their sexuality or any other reason and no one should have to put up with the kind of hate that these young people have endured in their lives. The young gay, lesbian and transgender individuals I met through Attitude are truly brave to speak out and to give hope to people who are going through terrible bullying right now. Their sense of strength and optimism should give us all encouragement to stand up to bullying wherever we see it.”

He urged anyone who was being bullied for their sexuality to contact someone whom they could trust, whether a friend, teacher or other adult, or a service such as Childline or the Diana Award. “You should be proud of the person you are and you have nothing to be ashamed of,” the prince said.


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read:http://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/jun/15/prince-william-gay-magazine-attitude-duke-of-cambridge

[cali]

21. kick. Not because it's historic but because it could make a difference

[Ilsa]

23. I like those three.

The future looks good for them. Diana and Charles did a good job, as well as the nannies and schools.

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24. Good for Wills.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

25. K and r

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26. he will be a different sort of king.