During Prince William’s visit, which coincided with World Suicide Prevention Day, he met some of Jac’s family and friends, including his father Jesse and teammates from Jac’s football team, Ammanford FC, in Carmarthenshire.
Two of Jac’s friends, Shaun Williams and Rhys Fisher, told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast: “We’ve been practising our bows.”
“I’m just proud of where we’ve come from, it started in a small town in Wales and now we’re meeting Prince William,” said Mr Fisher.
The prince spoke to the Welsh Rugby Union and Swansea City about the role of sport within communities and how they can use their platform to influence better mental health among players and fans.
He asked Wales’ captain, Jac Morgan, whether sportspeople were more open now about their mental health.
“There’s a lot more conversations about it and people are much more likely to talk more openly to their teammates about it and that’s what we want,” said Morgan.
“I think we have to more open about it as coaches,” said Wales’ head coach, Steve Tandy. “You have to create the environment.”
The Prince then wished Tandy well for the upcoming season: “Good luck,” he said, tapping his shoulder, “we need you”.
