Princess Mary Adelaide and Prince Francis of Teck most probably knew William Henry's great aunt Susannah Willats who married the Royal ACademy artist William Page. Her feather was Rev. THomas Willats High Sherriff of Oxfordshire. Princess Mary Adelaide 's interest was likely inspired with his sacrifice
Th Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke include stories about rich people and what it means to enter heaven:and the sacrifice needed: Jesus' statement
In the Bible, Jesus says it's difficult for the rich to enter the kingdom of God, comparing it to a camel passing through the eye of a needle. Some say this could mean that rich people can enter heaven if they:
Give up their all possessions and give it to the poor. The Rev. actually sold his laand and, house and his Timber Merchants, and ship building businesses. This must have inspired Princess Mary Adelaide. She became obsessive with charitable works . The money was donated to the Willats Trust in Bristol. Rev. THomas's son sssued his faaather and committed suicide