The Prince and Princess of Wales have recognised eight “unsung heroes” and shared their important messages and work ethic in heartfelt social media posts.

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the lives and achievements of Black people in Britain and the theme for this year is reclaiming narratives, which marks a significant shift towards recognising and correcting the narratives of Black History and culture.

In a statement on William and Kate’s official X page, they wrote: “Marking Black History Month and recognising the incredible contributions of the black community, not just this month but every day of the year!

“This year’s theme of ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ encourages us to shine a spotlight on the untold stories, the unsung heroes, and the everyday individuals making a big difference.

“To celebrate we asked a number of our patronages to highlight some brilliant people whose work is having a lasting impact.”

The Prince and Princess of Wales recognised the incredible works of: Farah Saeed, Dwayne Fields, Yasmin Liverpool, Ama Agbeze MBE, Alero Omaghomi, Loveness Scott, Olivier Nsengimana, and Sandra Igwe.

Farah Saeed is the Lead Assessment and Resettlement Coordinator at The Passage Charity, who helps homeless individuals transition off the streets into sustainable housing.

Dwayne Fields is described as an “adventurer, TV presenter, and the UK’s Chief Scout” who encourages young people to embrace the outdoors.

Yasmin Liverpool, a former GB 400m runner supports the work of Sports Aid, creating more accessible and inclusive talent pathways to get involved with athletics.

Ama Agbeze MBE, a former England netball player, mentors talented athletes and supports the delivery of Sports Aid’s mental health and wellbeing programme.

Alero Omaghomi, a sickle cell nurse, supports ill children to become engaged with education when they have to spend long periods out of school because of an illness.

Loveness Scott is the Positive Action Lead at North East Ambulance Service, engaging ethnic minorities to improve their understanding of NHS services.

Olivier Nsengimana is the founder of the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association, which helps to protect the endangered Grey Crowned Crane in Rwanda.

The eighth hero was Sandra Igwe, the founder and CEO of The Motherhood Group, a leading social enterprise focused on improving maternal health outcomes for Black women in the UK.

Fans supporting the achievements have taken to social media to congratulate the heroes. user @LadyoftheIsless wrote: “Love this thread of incredible people.”

Another user said: “Good thread. Great recognition.”

Last year in 2023, the Prince and Princess of Wales marked Black History Month by meeting Afro-Caribbean and African communities in Cardiff.

The year marked the 75th anniversary of HMS Windrush docking in Tilbury, Essex, carrying passengers from the Caribbean.

The couple met people from the Windrush Cymru Elders, Ethnic Minority Youth Forum and Black History Cymru 365.