Mar. 15, 2025
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Prince Williamspoke nine African languages during his speech at the Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony.
The Prince of Wales, 42, has been in Cape Town, South Africa this week for the fourth iteration of his environmental initiative’s annual awards ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Five winners were chosen from a group of 15 finalists to receive $1.3 million dollars and a chance to bring their idea to improve the planet to fruition.
Mar. 15, 2025
Prince Williammade a solo appearance in Wales the day afterKate Middleton’s emotional announcement about completing her chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.
The Sept. 10 outing in Llanelli, Wales, held significant meaning for both William and Kate, as it comes almost two years since King Charles bestowed upon them thetitles of Prince and Princess of Walesfollowing the death ofQueen Elizabeth. Kate, who is continuing to focus on her well-being and recovery, did not accompany William on the visit.
Mar. 15, 2025
Prince William making his announcement of the next cohort of Earthshot Prize finalists, Windsor, UK, Sept. 2024.Photo:Earthshot
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Prince Williamis ushering in the next wave of groundbreaking solutions to help save the planet.
On Sept. 24, the Prince of Wales revealed the 15 finalists for his passion project,The Earthshot Prize. The winners, who will compete for a $1.3 million prize to scale their ventures, will be announced at a gala in Cape Town, South Africa, on Nov.
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Prince William in Cape Town, South Africa, on November 05, 2024, pictured alongside the friendship bracelet.Photo:Chris Jackson/Getty
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Prince Williamhas taken a sweet reminder of home toSouth Africa.
On Monday, Nov. 4, and Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Prince of Wales, 40, was spotted wearing a friendship bracelet featuring the word ‘Papa’ on his right wrist during a series of outings in Cape Town.
William wasfirst seen wearing the accessory— a string, beaded bracelet reminiscent of the friendship bracelet trend among Swifties atTaylor Swift’s Eras Tour concerts — as he met withmore than 120 young leadersat the Earthshot Prize Climate Leaders Youth Program with Earthshot CEO Hannah Jones on Nov.
Mar. 15, 2025
Prince Williamis sending a message straight to his favorite soccer team, Aston Villa!
On Sept. 17, the Prince of Wales, 42, penned a personal message onXto wish the Premier League team well at their UEFA Champions League match against the Young Boys squad from Switzerland, set to take place the same day. Prince William is president of the Football Association, an avid soccer fan and isknown to rootfor Aston Villa.