Prince William joked about the trials of changing a nappy with fathers-to-be during an engagement on Thursday.
The Duke of Cambridge paid a visit to Working With Men, a charity offering support to men and boys, where he met expectant dads.
William, who is a father-of-three, witnessed the men attempt to tackle changing a nappy on a baby doll, telling them 'it's never straightforward.'
His comments come just a day after his wife Kate admitted that she had been 'naive as a new parent.'
Prince William said that nappy changing is 'never straightforward' while watching a father-to-be practicing changing a baby at a charity event today
The Duke of Cambridge paid a visit to Working With Men, a charity offering support to men and boys, where he met expectant dads
At a mental health conference in London on Wednesday she said: 'I was very naive myself as a parent, of really just how important particularly the early years are for children's futures.'
The couple spent Valentine's Day apart with William kicking off his day with a visit to a barber shop in Paddington, working to support men with their mental health and wellbeing this morning.
Prince William sat down in a barber's chair today and joked: 'I don't need a haircut anymore, I just take a razor to it!'
The 36-year-old royal, who has inherited his family's tendency to lose their hair early on, decided to tackle the elephant in the room as he visited the Pall Mall Barbers.
Prince William today paid a visit to a barber shop in Paddington which aims to raise awareness surrounding men's mental health
The 36-year-old royal looked his dapper best in a blue blazor and open collared shirt, paired with black chinos
But there was a serious point to his visit, which was to highlight programmes that support men and their mental health.
He spoke at length to barber Ken Hermes, whose father committed suicide when he was just 15, and two customers who have both struggled with depression.
William, in shirt and jacket, but not a tie, urged the barbers to carry on with their work as he arrived, pointing to customer Tom Lunt, saying to his barber, Dan Davies: 'I won't shake your hand. He's got a nice beard there, I don't want anything to happen to it!'
William met with members of the Lion Barbers Collective as well as staff and customers in the shop today
The Duke spent times speaking to members of staff at the barbers - while a patient customer waited to have his shave finished
William toured the facilities while learning more about what the charity does to help vulnerable young men
Barber Ken, 28, told him about the loss of his father: 'I was 15, I remember it all.'
William said: 'This is very interesting. I'm trying to work out how you go about the issue of male suicide. People tell me that suicide is the rawest form of grief, there are so many questions unanswered that it is very hard to believe that anyone can get through it.
'Did you find that talking helped? I'm trying to work out from my side how to frame the whole question of male mental health and suicide.'
Ken told him: ' I think the only way is to be direct. It took me a long time to talk about it but when I did, I couldn't stop.'
The father-of-three looked typically chirpy upon his arrival, waving to well-wishers who had gathered outside in order to catch a glimpse of the royal
Pall Mall Barbers is part of a group known as the Lions Barbers Collective, an international group of leading barbers who have come together to raise awareness for the prevention of suicide and other mental health issues.
Barbers are being trained to recognise signs of depression, are encouraged to listen to their clients and advise them on the best places to go for support.
Many see the barber's chair as an easier place to open up than going for professional help or therapy. Tom Chapman, the founder of Lions Barber Collective, was inspired by the suicide of a close friend in 2014.
'The thing about a barber's shop is that its neutral ground and men can open up in a way that they don't feel comfortable with family, friends and professionals,' Ken explained.
William talked about how 'shocking' the statistics were around male suicide and remarked: 'It interesting, particularly with guys who are so reluctant to open up about their worries, concerns and issues, whether that builds up a lot and causes male mental health issues.
'It's great is that because you are aware of this, you understands that just a bit of empathy, a bit of understanding, a bit of being able to listen in crucial.'
The royal also met Dean Hamilton, 30, from Torquay, Devon, who has been helped by a local group called Walking As Lions, with his depression.
Dean spoke movingly about his mental health battles and multiple suicide attempts - including three last year - until he became aware of his condition, through the walking group.
'Until that point I thought it was a quiet, miserable person, ' he laughed, 'but I realised it was something I had to get help with.
'It has changed my life. I have bad days but I know I can get help and get through it. The barbers idea is fantastic.
William toured the facilities while learning more about what the charity does to help vulnerable young men
The father-of-three looked typically chirpy upon his arrival, waving to well-wishers who had gathered outside in order to catch a glimpse of the royal
'When you sit in the chair, you feel you can open up and if the barbers have training to spot the signs, its a really powerful combination. They have an understanding of what people need.'
Paul Richardson, 32, also from Torquay, who founded the group, told the prince about his mental health battles, particularly with depression.
'I found myself dwelling in the past. I would find myself at 10 o'clock at night still sitting in a bath I had run myself at six. It wasn't with the intention of killing myself, but I just didn't care what happened me,' he said.
'I went to the doctors and was diagnosed with depression. I don't want the help as such but wanted to do something about it, so I asked if I could set up a group just for men to walk and talk. The amount of guys who came, it was amazing.
'Over time the group has grown and grown. The strange thing is that people think they are coming for me to help them, but it is actually helping me even more. I know I can turn to every one of those people if I need them.
'I'm just the same bloke I always was, it's just sometimes I find things tough. '
Dean told the prince that part of the benefit of the group, as a man, was that someone would just turn and give you a hug, without shame. 'Well he is very huggable,' laughed the prince.
'Guys actually need support, particularly emotionally,' said the prince. 'It is interesting what you say about how important it is to have someone there who cares about you, who listens to you.
Kate remained at home today following a busy day of engagements on Wednesday. Last night she opted for an elegant powder pink gown from Gucci as she joined female leaders at the 100 Women in Finance charity event at the Victoria & Albert Museum
A right Royal wave! Following the event in London Kate left with a sweet floral bouquet and waved at well wishers and the press as she made her exit
'As men society just expects us to get on with it. I can never understand this. You may be a strong man, but if you are suffering you need to get help. If you have a broken leg you will go to see a doctor, you wouldn't just say 'I'm fine, I can manage this'.
'We need to be more tolerant. We need more education. '
Before he left William praised all those who had spoken so openly and was given a bag full of grooming products to take with him 'for Valentine's Day'.
'Valentine's Day, that's a good point,' he said.
Afterwards Paul said: 'It was so amazing to come here and talk to the prince in such a non-judgemental way. He is remarkable.'
Meanwhile the Duchess of Cambridge has the day off following a busy day of engagements on Wednesday.
Last night saw Kate wow in a bespoke Gucci gown as she joined female leaders for the annual 100 Women in Finance event at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
The delicate floor-length dress featured layers of pleated tulle in a soft array of pinks and was the perfect choice for an engagement on the eve of Valentine's Day.
Earlier that day the Duchess of Cambridge attended The Royal Foundation's 'Mental Health in Education' conference at Mercers Hall in London
In the speech introducing her namesake Duchess, Silverton (right) thanked the royal for 'all the work she has done in the field'
It was Kate's second appearance of the day having attended a mental health conference in the capital earlier that afternoon where she admitted she had been 'very naive' when she first became a parent.
She made the remark during a round table discussion at the Mental Health in Education conference hosted by The Royal Foundation, at Mercers' Hall, East London.
She said: 'I was very naive myself as a parent, of really just how important particularly the early years are for children's futures.'
The Duchess made a second speech on Wednesday evening. After being introduced by Ed Vainker, co-founder and Principal of the Reach Academy in Feltham she said: 'I think you know just how passionate I am about the work that you do, and what you have said here tonight really brings to life the vital role that schools and teachers play in supporting our youngest children.
'Your vision is hugely inspiring and testament to what school, teachers, parents and communities can achieve when they all work together.'
William also took part in engagements on Wednesday, visiting homeless charity The Passage after being announced as its patron.
William first visited as a young boy with his mother Diana, Princess of Wales and has now become the figurehead.
He visited the charity today where he joined volunteers in the kitchen to help prepare and serve lunch to those in need.
The organisation has helped more than 130,000 people in crisis over almost 40 years through its resource centre, homelessness prevention projects and innovative accommodation services.
Diana took William and younger brother Harry to the charity in December 1993, and as a young man William has made numerous public and private trips to the organisation.
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Main photo article Prince William joked about the trials of changing a nappy with fathers-to-be during an engagement on Thursday.
The Duke of Cambridge paid a visit to Working With Men, a charity offering support to men and boys, where he met expectant dads.
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