Prince William is set to embark on his first African journey since 2018, a trip that sparked the creation of the Earthshot Prize.
The Prince of Wales’ upcoming visit follows a transformative experience in Namibia, where a 5am rhino-spotting trek inspired his ambitious environmental initiative.
A Kensington Palace spokesman revealed that during his 2018 tour of Namibia, Tanzania and Kenya, Prince William was struck by the contrast between global climate change pessimism and local optimism.
The prince witnessed innovative solutions and determination in local communities, which sharply differed from the divisive nature of political debates on the issue.
Prince William is set to embark on his first African journey since 2018, a trip that sparked the creation of the Earthshot Prize.
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Next week, the Prince of Wales will visit to Cape Town, South Africa, from November 4 to November 7.
This marks his first official trip to the country since 2010.
The focal point of his journey is the fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, which a Kensington Palace spokesperson described as the Prince of Wales’s “Super Bowl” moment.
During his stay, His Royal Highness will engage with local communities and explore innovative environmental solutions across Africa.
Next week, the Prince of Wales will visit to Cape Town, South Africa, from November 4 to November 7.
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Earthshot Week in South Africa will feature a series of events showcasing environmental solutions and uniting innovators, investors, and philanthropists.
The prince will participate in activities highlighting groundbreaking initiatives to protect and restore the planet.
The continent is the most vulnerable to climate change impacts, despite contributing the least to global warming.
However, African innovators are rising to the challenge. They are creating solutions that address urgent environmental and health issues.
Prince William will meet with diverse communities to understand their concerns and witness local conservation efforts.
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Prince William will meet with diverse communities to understand their concerns and witness local conservation efforts.
The Earthshot Prize, inspired by His Royal Highness’s 2018 African trip, has received nearly 1,000 African-focused nominations since 2021.
Remarkably, nearly one in five of all existing Earthshot Finalists were founded or operate in Africa.
Prince William’s visit aims to celebrate these African innovators and their crucial contributions to global environmental protection.
