Prince William today said he hopes his children are ‘proud’ of his Earthshot Prize ahead of the glitzy environmental awards ceremony in Cape Town tonight.
The Prince of Wales also said he hoped Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis and his wife the Princess of Wales would be watching back home.
‘The Earthshot Prize has got to be a bit more global than that.
William speaks with Earthshot Prize finalists at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden today The Prince of Wales holds a Thermovoltaic device, as he speaks with an Earthshot finalist today Prince William walks with Earthshot chief executive Hannah Jones in Cape Town today He said: ‘I’ve been greatly looking forward to the time I can bring Earthshot to Africa.
Prince William yesterday, wearing a ‘Papa’ friendship bracelet made by Princess Charlotte Taylor Swift poses with with the Prince of Wales and his children Prince George and Princess Charlotte ahead of one of her concerts at Wembley Stadium in London in June.
Ahead of tonight’s glamorous environmental awards ceremony in Cape Town, Prince William expressed his hope that his kids will be “proud” of his Earthshot Prize.
The Prince of Wales also expressed his hope that Prince Louis, his wife, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and Prince George would be keeping an eye on things back home.
Speaking to the BBC and Sky News, William was getting ready to present his fourth annual Earthshot Awards, which are intended to showcase and expand the world’s best solutions to the current environmental crisis.
Noting that Kate had been “amazing” throughout her difficult year of cancer treatment, he also said she was “doing really well.”.
“Thanks, she’s doing great.”. Additionally, I’m hoping she’s watching tonight. encouraging me. She has been incredible throughout the entire year. “I am certain that she will be extremely eager to see tonight succeed,” he said.
According to William, he and his family, like many others, talk about attempting to “do what they can” at home.
Prior to hosting his fourth annual Earthshot Awards in Cape Town this evening, Prince William discussed his wife, the Princess of Wales, with the BBC and Sky News.
This handout, which Kensington Palace is still using, shows the Prince and Princess of Wales in Norfolk with their kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, on September 9.
On October 10, the Prince and Princess of Wales visited the Southport Community Center.
Additionally, William talked today about the friendship bracelet he has been seen wearing, which was made for him by his daughter Charlotte and features the word “Papa.” He has “promised” not to lose it.
This afternoon, Signal Hill in Cape Town offers a view of the specially constructed Earthshot Prize Dome.
“Yeah, well, you know, every family tries to do what they can to sort of help with the environment,” the prince said.
We go over the fundamentals of recycling, ensuring that we use as little water as possible, shutting off lights when we leave the house, and other sane environmental practices.
These discussions, in my opinion, occur in every family. All you can do is your best. ‘.
There must be a little more global reach for the Earthshot Prize than that. To address some of the solutions, we are attempting to undertake ambitious and large-scale business endeavors.
“But I took the kids with me on that journey, and I hope they’re watching tonight and are proud of what we’re trying to do here, which is to really generate that energy and enthusiasm to make a real impact.”. “.”.
This morning, Prince William visited Cape Town’s Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
Earthshot Prize finalists and Prince William at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden today.
He also talked about the friendship bracelet that he has been seen wearing, which was made for him by his daughter Princess Charlotte and has the word “Papa” on it. He has “promised” not to lose it.
My daughter decided she wanted to make a bracelet for a Taylor Swift concert, and this is, if you will, a relic from that event. Upon my departure, she handed it to me. Wear it and try not to lose while I’m out here, I promised,” he said.
William’s excitement was contagious as he talked about Earthshot, which he brought to Africa for the first time this year.
In a glamorous ceremony that will be aired live throughout Africa and later on BBC iPlayer, five winners from around the globe will each receive £1 million in prize money to develop and scale up their solutions to environmental and climate change issues.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Earthshot Prize finalists are interviewed by William today.
Speaking with an Earthshot finalist today, the Prince of Wales is holding a thermovoltaic device.
Today in Cape Town, Prince William strolls alongside Hannah Jones, the CEO of Earthshot.
“I have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to introduce Earthshot to Africa,” he stated. I adore this continent. and devoted many years to exploring it and looking around.
“And I’m just incredibly excited to be a part of the excitement and energy that will be in this room tonight regarding Earthshot in South Africa.”. “.”.
He added, “I think everyone wants some hope and wants some optimism,” when asked how he could make sure his message resonates in the sometimes difficult political climate for the environment. The Earthshot embodies urgent optimism, in my opinion. We are here for that reason. “.”.
Africa bears the brunt of the negative consequences of climate change despite being one of the least polluting continents in the world.
And as I believe you will see tonight, there will be a lot of young Africans in here, the prince said. They will communicate to you and to everyone else how important it is to them.
Princess Charlotte made a “Papa” friendship bracelet for Prince William, which he wore yesterday.
The Prince of Wales, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte are pictured with Taylor Swift prior to one of her June shows at London’s Wembley Stadium. Fans of the singer are encouraged to trade handmade beaded bracelets with words or names on them.
And the future seems rather bleak without them, you know. These are therefore the game-changers. They are the pioneers. These are the innovators who will improve the future of our planet. “…
A reusable eco “super dome” with green carpets will host tonight’s awards, which will be attended by models Heidi Klum and Winnie Harlow as well as host Billy Porter.
Out of almost 2,500 nominees from 75 countries, the winners were selected.
