The Duke of Cambridge will discuss mental health with a number of footballing legends including former England goalkeeper Joe Hart and Chelsea manager Frank Lampard. The BBC documentary will air next month.

In the documentary, which is part of the BBC’s mental health season, Mr Hart, 33, opens up about the ‘very public decline in his career’, the programme makers revealed.

Mr Lampard, 41, tells the Duke how he was “stuck in the Stone Age” when it came to mental health.

Prince William also speaks to former Watford and Bolton striker Marvin Sordell, 29, about his struggle with depression and England defender Tyrone Mings, 27, talks about pressures of being in the public eye.

As well as football icons, William also speaks to a group of bereaved fathers who use their sports teams for support.

BBC director-general Tony Hall said: “Mental health is important – and during this pandemic, more important than ever.

“Many people may be struggling alone; be worried about maintaining their own wellbeing; or want to better equip themselves to help loved ones.

“That’s why bringing mental health issues out into the open is so important. Our programmes aim to do just that.

“They highlight the issues affecting many and will hopefully help people seek the support they need.

“The BBC wants to help. Hopefully these programmes will make a real difference.

“I want to thank all the contributors who have generously shared their personal stories with the BBC.”

BBC Content director Charlotte Moore added: “It has never felt more important to raise awareness and bring the conversation out into the open when so many people are feeling isolated and alone.

“We’re taking our commitment even further to provide a vital support to those in need and reach an even broader audience with programmes that will explore what we can all do to look after ourselves, help loved ones and deal with the anxiety so many are experiencing through this crisis.”

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The new documentary follows last years A Royal Team Talk where Prince William sat down with more key figures from football to talk about mental health.

The Duke of Cambridge has been a vocal campaigner for mental health and spearheaded the Heads Together campaign with his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, and brother Prince Harry.

Heads Together aims to help people feel much more comfortable with their everyday mental wellbeing.

In 2017 Heads Together was chosen as the charity of the year for the London Marathon.

According to new reports this week, Prince William may have to wait for Prince Charles to pass on the title of Prince of Wales when he becomes king.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are due to take on a majority of the titles Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall currently hold, when the Queen’s son ascends the throne.

But new reports revealed William may still never receive the title or could be forced to wait years before being able to call himself the Prince of Wales.

The title of Prince of Wales is not granted automatically to all heirs as the monarch can choose when and if to grant it.

Queen Victoria brought back the title after it fell into disuse in the early 19th century.

In addition to gaining control of the lucrative Duchy of Cornwall, William and Kate are also due to become the next Earl and Countess of Chester as well as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when they are in Scotland.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will assume the style of Earl and Countess of Carrick, a title destined to the heir to the throne in Scotland since the 15th century.

William will also be known as the Baron of Renfrew in Scotland, a title both Kind Edward VII and King Edward VIII used when travelling incognito.

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