Prince William has been praised for helping break the stigma around periods after a candid discussion about menstrual health with young recipients of The Diana Legacy Award at the SXSW London festival in Shoreditch.
Period equity and gender equality activist Vivi Lin asked the Prince of Wales whether he had discussed the topic with his children, especially his daughter. He replied: 'I know I will have to one day, but I might need my wife to help me with that.'
Lin, founder of With Red and The Period Museum, said afterwards: 'He shared that he knows one day he will need to have that conversation with his daughter, but he will need the help of his wife. The fact that he acknowledged menstrual stigma is still a thing will really help us break that stigma.'
William also discussed the need for women's cycles to be considered in competitive sport, noting that UK women's football teams are tailoring training schedules for female players. Lin added: 'He's obviously very into supporting women's sports.'
William also met fellow Legacy Award winner Sophie Pender, founder of the 93% Club, who said he spoke about how grassroots leaders are the backbone of society. The pair bonded over Taylor Swift, with William saying the singer is 'as nice in person as she seems online.'
