Kensington Palace shares exciting moments as Prince William announces this year’s groundbreaking environmental champions.
Kensington Palace has released a thrilling update from Cape Town, where Prince William took centre stage to announce the winners of the Earthshot Prize 2024. The future King delivered a powerful speech, highlighting the innovative efforts of the prize finalists in tackling climate challenges.
The Prince and Princess of Wales’s office shared a series of photos and videos showcasing William’s preparation for the ceremony, including moments spent with all 15 of this year’s Earthshot Prize finalists. A recent video posted by the Palace featured William on stage, with the caption: “The stage is almost set... We can’t wait for you to see it.”
Earlier, William had the opportunity to meet the finalists during a special gathering at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. In a video message, the Prince expressed his admiration for their work, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the announcement. He wrote, “Find out which of them will win one of our five £1M tonight! They are absolutely amazing, and I wish them the best of luck. They are all winners already, without a doubt.”
The Earthshot Prize, launched by Prince William in 2020, aims to find and scale innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental issues, with five winners each receiving £1 million to support their projects.
