Prince William spotted selling The Big Issue during undercover day in London

Prince William took to the streets to sell The Big Issue

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Prince William was spotted selling the Big Issue on the streets of London, just days after the Queens big Jubilee weekend.  


Prince William made a very lowkey public appearance following the Queen's Platinum Jubilee festivities, where the future King was pictured roaming the streets of London in a casual outfit as he helped with selling The Big Issue. 

Former Met Police chief superintendent Matthew Gardner posted a photo of William on his charitable efforts on Rochester Row in Westminster, explaining that a family member of his had spotted the Duke of Cambridge. 

Matthew told Twitter, "My brother-in-law was in London today and saw a celebrity, so he took a photo at a distance.”  

Matthew went on to say, "The celebrity saw the 'covert surveillance' effort and crossed the road to investigate further. 

"What an honour to have a private moment with our future King who was humble and working quietly in the background, helping the most needy. These 'silent gestures' often go unrecognised."

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He went on to say that Prince William made sure his brother-in-law didn't leave without buying the magazine. 

Matthew added, "The finale to this unique occasion was when Prince William asked my brother-in-law If he wanted to buy the Big Issue, to which he replied, 'I have no change.'

"At this point, William produced a mobile card machine… you cannot teach that! Priceless, or should I say 'princely.”  

Kudzai Chibaduki
Features Writer

Kudzai Chibaduki joined Future as a trainee news writer for Good To, writing about fashion, entertainment, and beauty. She's now a freelance fashion wardrobe stylist and helps direct magazine photoshoots.