Prince William met with nine LGBT people for the Attitude piece. The group consisted of people who had been abused because of their sexuality. 

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The prince 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.”

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“What I would say to any young person reading this who’s being bullied for their sexuality: don’t put up with it — speak to a trusted adult, a friend, a teacher, Childline, Diana Award or some other service and get the help you need. You should be proud of the person you are and you have nothing to be ashamed of,” he added.

Second in line to the throne, Prince William is known for his humanitarian work, following in the footsteps of his late mother, Princess Diana. The Duke of Cambridge has made history for being the first member of the royal family to pose for an LGBT publication. Other prominent figures who have featured on the cover of Attitude include David Beckham, Tony Blair and Madonna.

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