My Story Made Prince William Cry – Rhian Mannings on Losing Her Son and Husband Within Days of Each Other

This week I’m joined by the extraordinary Rhian Mannings – a woman whose story of loss, resilience, and purpose has touched hearts around the world, even moving Prince William to tears. At 33, Rhian lost her baby son George and, just five days later, her husband Paul, took his own life. In this deeply moving conversation, she talks about surviving the unimaginable, the loneliness and stigma that accompany suicide, and how she channelled her pain into founding the charity 2wish, which supports families facing sudden bereavement. We also discuss the physical impact of grief, navigating motherhood after trauma, and the importance of speaking openly about mental health and suicide. Rhian’s honesty and openness shine through every word – a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there can be light, love, and purpose again.

LINKS TO SUPPORT GROUPS

If the content of this episode resonated with you today and you would like support, please consider the following charities:

Rhian’s charity, 2wish:

https://2wish.org.uk/

Sue Ryder

https://www.sueryder.org/ for expert grief support, including an online bereavement community available 24/7.

Samaritans

Call 116 123 or visit https://www.samaritans.org/ for free, 24-hour support.

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CREDITS:

Host: Bryony Gordon

Guest: Rhian Mannings

Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig

Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard

Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm

Editor: Luke Shelley

Exec Producer: Jamie East 

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