Prince William: "I'd be absolutely fine if my children were gay"

[AlexanderMagno 10,746]

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jun/26/prince-william-id-be-absolutely-fine-if-my-children-were-gay?fbclid=IwAR3tBkgOi76ZO5BK4q0xNCOSSUcb0s_S8Nh3sbiOp2Zf7PB5picsogLfN2g

 

Prince William said he would be “absolutely fine” if they did, but had concerns about the persecution they may face, admitting he had discussed the subject with his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge.

He also expressed his shock at the recent bus attack on a lesbian couple, saying: “I was really appalled by that attack.”

 

 

William voiced his concerns during a visit to the London headquarters of the Albert Kennedy Trust (Akt), an LGBT charity in Hoxton, east London, dedicated to helping young people made homeless because of their sexual orientation.

He was asked the hypothetical question by a young gay man, who asked not to be identified: “If your child one day in the future said: ‘Oh I’m gay, oh I’m lesbian,’ whatever, how would you react?”

William replied: “I think you don’t really start thinking about that until you are a parent, and I think – obviously, absolutely fine by me.”

The prince, a father of three, added: “The one thing I’d be worried about is how, particularly the roles my children fill, how that is going to be interpreted and seen. So Catherine and I have been doing a lot of talking about it to make sure they were prepared.”

He added: “It worries me not because of them being gay; it worries me how everyone else will react and perceive it and the pressure is then on them.”

 

 

I didn't see this posted around here, so thought it would be very positive to share and spread the word. I think it's incredible to hear the second in line to succession to the British throne (probably the biggest royal family in the world, and one of the biggest heads of state in the world), and very likely to be future King of United Kingdom, publicly and openly say this.  And I hope his concerns turn to actions, to make this world truly safe for everyone.

[Guest]

I love William, you can tell he got a good heart 

[Stephen 30,433]

Gaga's impact

[Sassy McSass 814]

His mother would be proud 

[thewho 928]

Awww! Good! Cause...

He most likely a hunty already. 

[MasonG 448]

2 minutes ago, StrangeClerk said:

Awww! Good! Cause...

He most likely a hunty already. 

This is really offensive

Delete please

[Supersonic 49,376]

I think that is every parent's fear. Even if you are completely fine with you child being gay, you KNOW that some people won't be fine with it and WILL deliberately try to torture, inconvencience and bully your child. And I think no true loving parents wants to see their child hurting.

[Supersonic 49,376]

5 minutes ago, StrangeClerk said:

Awww! Good! Cause...

He most likely a hunty already. 

You are speculating over the sexuality of a 5 year old child. Please do better.

[JudasJustDance 1,621]

21 minutes ago, StrangeClerk said:

Awww! Good! Cause...

He most likely a hunty already. 

delete this wtf.....

[Ally Campana 15,284]

28 minutes ago, StrangeClerk said:

Awww! Good! Cause...

He most likely a hunty already. 

Disgusting. Even if it was meant as a joke.

[AlexanderMagno 10,746]

@StrangeClerk turning my beautiful and highly hopeful thread into a mess   stereotyping a 5 year old child.

 

 

Well, still saluting Prince William, it is a strong statement. The Royal Family is just a public figure, but obviously this is a lot. Maybe we can keep going and those awful theories about the dark future of minorities will never be a reality.

[Ariana Grindr 3,173]

41 minutes ago, StrangeClerk said:

Awww! Good! Cause...

He most likely a hunty already. 

I know you’re trying to be funny and you don’t mean any harm but let’s not make jokes like this. Let’s respect the kid and kids in general and let them express themselves whichever way comes naturally to them. 

 

As for Prince William, nothing but respect #dadgoals 

[BgRaEgTaT 1,543]

The bar for straight men really is so incredibly low 

[S0436 10,215]

He says that now, but I wonder what his reaction would be if it actually happens.  The royals have to constantly seek public liking because the UK public pay taxes to keep them going.  

[Debithius 6,056]

People getting butthurt over saying a 5 year is gay? That would not be the case if some said he is straight, lol.