Prince William has sent a fierce message to critics who are questioning his "agenda".
The Prince of Wales featured in a new teaser clip from an upcoming ITV documentary about his ambitious Homewards initiative.
Homewards, which was founded by the royal in 2023, is designed to eradicate homelessness in six locations around the UK.
In the footage, the future King is quizzed about those who might question whether he is the right person to lead the project.
Prince William sends fierce message to critics who question his 'agenda'ITVIn a fierce response, William insisted he has "no other agenda" than "desperately trying to help" people in need through his drive to tackle homelessness.
He described how he views his royal role as attempting to influence and help where he can.
In the clip, an interviewer probed: "There will be some people who might question whether you’re the right person to lead this project and its efforts to end homelessness. How would you respond to that?"
William replied: "I think everyone having a right to a safe and stable home benefits us all. I come with no other agenda than desperately trying to help people who are in need.
Prince William launched Homewards in 2023PA"And I see that as part of my role, is that, why else would I be here if I’m not using this role properly to influence and help people where I can?"
William has several homes, including Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, as well as his Anmer Hall mansion in Norfolk and Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace in London.
As heir to the throne, the Prince of Wales inherited the Duchy of Cornwall estate, a portfolio of land, property and investments valued at more than £1billion.
The prince is entitled to its annual £23million profits as his private income.
The Prince of Wales meeting workers from the homelessness sector
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Prince William is committed to ending homelessnessPAHe previously announced plans to build houses on Duchy land to tackle homelessness, with 24 homes in Nansledan, Newquay, alongside "wrap-around support" for local people to create a path to a permanent home.
In the brief clip, the prince described how he liked a "big challenge" but needed support to combat homelessness.
He added: "And I like a big challenge, I do like that, but I can’t do it on my own."
The documentary will be broadcast on October 30 and 31 at 9pm on ITV.
