William described candidly how the continent, a place of solace after the death of his mother and where he proposed to wife, Kate, holds a “special place in my heart”. Dubbed the prince’s “Super Bowl” moment, the prize-giving ceremony in South Africa on Wednesday will recognise environmental solutions to “repair” the planet and be broadcast to 50 African countries, with a potential audience across the continent of millions. Say hello to the future of climate innovation! This year’s incredible Finalists are all together in Cape Town, ready for a week of optimism, creativity and innovation.
pic.twitter.com/clMvpLiJoI — The Earthshot Prize (@EarthshotPrize) November 2, 2024 Cape Town’s Table Mountain and other landmarks will be lit up green during four days of Earthshot Week.
William will attend the awards ceremony alongside special guests and 1,000 community stalwarts invited in recognition of their efforts. Ahead of his visit to South Africa which begins on Monday, William said: “Africa has always held a special place in my heart – as somewhere I found comfort as a teenager, where I proposed to my wife and most recently as the founding inspiration behind The Earthshot Prize. “It was in Namibia in 2018 that I realised the power of how innovative, positive solutions to environmental problems could drive transformative change for humans and nature.
” William was 15 and his brother the Duke of Sussex just 12 when their mother Diana, Princess of Wales was.
