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Prince William Interrupts Family Holiday to Share Heartfelt Tribute on World Ranger Day

Prince William Interrupts Family Holiday to Share Heartfelt Tribute on World Ranger Day

Future king honours fallen conservation heroes in emotional message

Prince William paused his family holiday this week to deliver a deeply emotional message in honour of World Ranger Day, paying tribute to the rangers who have lost their lives protecting the planet’s most vulnerable wildlife and natural habitats.

Sharing a moving video and statement on the official social media accounts of the Prince and Princess of Wales, William expressed his sorrow and admiration for the brave individuals who work on the frontlines of conservation—often in silence and at great personal risk.

“The Every Ranger remembered. Every legacy carried forward,” the statement began.

“This World Ranger Day, we pause to honour those who lost their lives protecting wildlife and wild places. Their courage continues to shape the future of conservation. We honour their sacrifice and recognise real and ongoing risks faced by those on the frontline of conservation. Their stories matter. Their mission lives on.”

In his personal message, the Prince shared a startling statistic: “1,400 rangers have died in the last ten years. That’s about two a week. They're unseen and unheard of.”

He continued: “So many of these cases get forgotten about, they don’t get reported, people don’t see them. We all care about our natural world, but we sometimes lose that connection with what it’s really like living and working in that space. This is now one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet—and really, it shouldn’t be.”

World Ranger Day, observed annually on July 31, commemorates rangers who have died in the line of duty and recognises the ongoing commitment of those who continue the work.

The post included a tribute to the names of fallen rangers from the past decade, highlighting the heavy cost of protecting nature. William’s heartfelt words serve as a powerful reminder of the human sacrifices behind global conservation efforts and reflect his long-standing commitment to environmental causes.

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