Prince William brings his son to homeless shelter he went to as a boy with his mother.

The future monarch has brought his 12-year-old son George to volunteer at a organization aiding the unhoused, with the aim of showing him about the issue of homelessness and demonstrate the work of organisations trying to tackle it.

William took his son to a shelter with a profound personal history - a homeless support center - where the Prince had been introduced in his youth by his late mother, Diana.

This continuation of tradition took place recently, with Prince George helping to make lunch for people aided by the Passage, which works with those experiencing homelessness in the heart of London.

The young royal added his name to a registry using the very sheet inscribed by his father and his grandmother Diana in the winter of 1993.

A Legacy of Service

The head of the organization said Prince George had visited when they were cooking the festive dinner for a large group.

"The question was, 'Are you prepared to pitch in and help out?' And he certainly was," remarked the charity chief.

"Just like his father, actually - just eager to participate and contribute," the chief continued.

"A lovely kid is how I would characterize him, and he just really seemed genuinely curious in the mission of our charity and notably in speaking to people who have been our clients," said the charity head.

Food Preparation

There was a slight contest between William and George in preparing the meal.

"The Prince was on the vegetables, preparing them so they could go into the cooker, and Prince George was helping with the Yorkshire puddings," the chief explained.

He described the registry signing with his grandmother's autograph as a "lovely, beautiful moment - I think particularly with William pointing out to George, 'Look, this is my mom's signature. This was the first time that she took me here.'

"It really seemed like coming full circle, really - over three decades later, with William introducing his son," he said.

The executive said it seemed as though the royal family were trying to show their children realities beyond royalty and how it was vital that "those in greatest need in our community are aided and cared for".

Highlighting a stark difference, the trip to the homelessness charity took place on the very day as the traditional monarchy's holiday gathering.

A Lasting Inspiration

The Prince of Wales has been a advocate of the Passage since he was introduced as an young child by his mother, who had made frequent trips, both official and personal.

William is spearheading his own campaign to combat homelessness, named Homewards, and he has characterized his youthful exposure of seeing the organization as an motivation.

He remembered being anxious about his first visit with Princess Diana, but finding an unanticipated friendliness and joy.

"She went about her typical role of putting people at ease, and engaging in lighthearted conversation and joking with everyone," he said in a recent interview.

"I remember at the time, kind of thinking, well, if people are homeless, they're all going to be fairly miserable.

"However, it was astonishing how joyful a place it was," remembered the prince.

Addressing Homelessness

This organization, which derives its philosophy from the activist its founding principles, has been operating in Westminster since 1980, and recently helped over three thousand individuals who were at risk of losing their home.

The charity says financial hardship is one of the key factors and "numerous individuals are just one bill away from experiencing homelessness".

It also points to potential triggers such as dependency issues, emotional difficulties, family conflict and life-altering incidents in families.

The Passage has also pointed out correlations between homelessness and people being exploited in modern slavery.