Prince William Praises Rugby Legend After HIV Reveal
Prince William has offered a message of support for Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas following the athlete’s reveal that he has been living with HIV.
“I want to share my secret with you. Why? Because it’s mine to tell you. Not the evils that make my life hell, threatening to tell you before I do,” he said, growing emotional. “And because I believe in you, and I trust you. I am living with HIV. Now you have that information, that makes me extremely vulnerable, but it does not make me weak.”
— Kensington Palace September 15, 2019 Thomas, former captain of the British and Irish Lions, explained that he hoped to educate the public and end the stigma surrounding HIV. He also called on his fans for support, and revealed he would be competing in the Ironman triathlon in Wales on Sunday.Prince William was among those to quickly show their support behind Thomas, as he shared a special message on the Kensington Palace social media accounts.
Prince Harry also shared words of support on social media. “Gareth, you are an absolute legend! In sharing your story of being HIV+, you are saving lives and shattering stigma, by showing you can be strong and resilient while living with HIV,” he wrote on the Sussex Royal account.
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