Prince William honours the homeless young woman who became a world champion weightlifter at inspiring awards ceremony
- Duke of Cambridge attended awards for homeless charity Centrepoint
- He met youths who have defied troubled backgrounds to succeed
- Was joined by celebrity ambassadors Jonathan Ross and Sara Cox
- See more news on Prince William at www.dailymail.co.uk/william
The Duke of Cambridge attended a glittering awards ceremony tonight to support a charity which gives homeless young people a future.
Prince William met a host of youths who have defied their troubled backgrounds to become 'beacons of hope' for others, including a woman who went from living on the street to becoming a world champion power lifter.
William was joined by celebrity ambassadors Jonathan Ross and Sara Cox at the inaugural Centrepoint awards, held at the HSBC Private Bank in central London.
The Duke of Cambridge attended a glittering awards ceremony tonight to support a charity which gives homeless young people a future
Prince William met a host of youths who have defied their troubled backgrounds to become 'beacons of hope' for others. Pictured: The Duke of Cambridge talks to winner of the Centrepoint Award for Media, Sophia Kichou
William was joined by celebrity ambassadors Jonathan Ross and Sara Cox (pictured right) at the Centrepoint awards, held at the HSBC Private Bank in central London
The Duke of Cambridge (right) and Centrepoint Chief Executive Seyi Obakin (second right) talk to award winners Rebecca Stephenson (left) and Ezat Gulzaman at the inaugural Centrepoint Awards
William, who wore a navy blue suit and blue, red and white striped tie, gave a speech at the event and talked animatedly with winners.
Among them was Monique Newton, who was recognised for her sporting achievements.
The 23-year-old, from Fulham, was thrown out of her home at 15 and, after two years of being homeless, was admitted to rehab clinic the Priory for mental health issues.
After treatment Centrepoint gave her stability, a home and the chance to discover a love of weightlifting.
William, who wore a navy blue suit and blue, red and white striped tie, gave a speech at the event
The event is the first awards ceremony for the youth homeless charity, celebrating the achievements of young people who have changed the direction of their lives after experiencing homelessness
The Duke of Cambridge (third right) with Centrepoint Award winners (from left to right) Monique Newton, Othman Ali, Sophia Kichou, Alex Bonnick, Rebecca Stephenson, Sade Brown and Ezat Gulzaman
Now she is a four-time world champion, breaking a host of British and European records along the way.
As well as training twice a day, Ms Newton works for a charity which offers activities and services for other youngsters, including providing 3,000 meals for homeless people.
She said: 'I don't know where I would be without Centrepoint. Everyone has the potential to do whatever they want, but not everyone has the courage or determination.
'But if you put your mind to it, you can do anything.'
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