The Prince of Wales and the Earthshot Prize

[iceflower]

A behind-the-scenes video has been shared today:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1870054659496325504

 

[Queen Claude]

From protecting vast expanses of land and ocean to unlocking millions in funding to scale the solutions that will repair our planet.
This is The Earthshot Prize in 2024... by the numbers.

The Earthshot Prize on Instagram: "From protecting vast expanses of land and ocean to unlocking millions in funding to scale the solutions that will repair our planet. This is The Earthshot Prize in 2024... by the numbers."

1,109 likes, 20 comments - earthshotprize on December 19, 2024: "From protecting vast expanses of land and ocean to unlocking millions in funding to scale the solutions that will repair our planet. This is The Earthshot Prize in 2024... by the numbers.".

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2024... that’s a wrap!
A huge thank you to everyone who has joined the Earthshot journey this year. Buckle up for an exciting 2025 filled with climate action and plenty of optimism!

The Earthshot Prize on Instagram: "2024... that’s a wrap! A huge thank you to everyone who has joined the Earthshot journey this year. Buckle up for an exciting 2025 filled with climate action and plenty of optimism!"

1,235 likes, 24 comments - earthshotprize on December 19, 2024: "2024... that’s a wrap! A huge thank you to everyone who has joined the Earthshot journey this year. Buckle up for an exciting 2025 filled with climate action and plenty of optimism!".

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[iceflower]

The Prince of Wales visited the 2024 Earthshot Prize Finalist NatureMetrics today, January 29:

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[TLLK]

I wonder if some of these more recent engagements with the Duchy of Cornwall, Earthshot and other patronages are ones that had to be rescheduled from 2024?

 

[Hallo girl]

William really has stepped up,

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Prince of Wales also filmed a video a video with Science influencer Big Manny!
They extracted DNA from a strawberry during the Prince’s recent visit to NatureMetrics
The Prince introduced himself as Manny's Beautiful assistant.

 

[iceflower]

The Prince of Wales received the five winning children of the Blue Peter Earthshot competition at a special reception at Windsor Castle:

Blue Peter Earthshot competition winners meet The Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle

The competition invited children aged 5 – 15 to come up with an idea to help save the planet

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BBC - Media Centre Clips, Blue Peter Earthshot Preview

Blue Peter Earthshot Preview

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Prince William invites Blue Peter Earthshot winners to Windsor Castle

Prince William invited Blue Peter Earthshot competition winners to Windsor Castle on Thursday. The five winners spoke to Prince William and asked him questions about the environment.

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[Somebody]

I didn't know that there was also a children's version. How lovely to invite the children over to Windsor Castle.

 

[Blog Real]

More photos and videos:

CBBC on Instagram: "Meeting the five winners of the #BluePeter #Earthshot competition, who each came up with a brilliant idea to help save the planet. At Windsor Castle, each of the winners presented their winning idea to Prince William, who then a

19K likes, 220 comments - cbbc on February 6, 2025: "Meeting the five winners of the #BluePeter #Earthshot competition, who each came up with a brilliant idea to help save the planet. At Windsor Castle, each of the winners presented their winning idea to Prince William, who then awarded them...

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The Royal Family on Instagram: "Congratulations to the winners of the Blue Peter Earthshot Competition! 🌍👏 At Windsor Castle, The Prince of Wales welcomed the winners of the competition, which invited children aged 5-15 years to come up with an ide

47K likes, 134 comments - theroyalfamily on February 7, 2025: "Congratulations to the winners of the Blue Peter Earthshot Competition! 🌍👏 At Windsor Castle, The Prince of Wales welcomed the winners of the competition, which invited children aged 5-15 years to come up with an idea to save the...

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[iceflower]

The Prince of Wales participated in a video exchange about this year's Earthshot Prize events that will be held in Rio de Janeiro in November.

The Earthshot Prize on Instagram: "Olá, Brasil! 🇧🇷✨ The Earthshot Prize is coming to Rio this November! Get ready for big announcements, inspiring stories, and 15 new incredible Finalists from around the world, all in the heart of Brazil. Surrounde

30K likes, 1,124 comments - earthshotprize on April 3, 2025: "Olá, Brasil! 🇧🇷✨ The Earthshot Prize is coming to Rio this November! Get ready for big announcements, inspiring stories, and 15 new incredible Finalists from around the world, all in the heart of Brazil. Surrounded by Rio’s...

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Prince William's Earthshot Prize 2025 to be held in Brazil

The climate prize ceremony will come just before Brazil hosts the COP30 climate summit in November.

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[PrincessofEurope]

It was widely expected to be Brazil this year and as William notes COP30 is also in the country this year.

I wonder will we see a continuation of it being William attending only

 

[TLLK]

Announcement that Hannah Jones is moving on and Jason Knauf will be the new CEO of Earthshot.

The Earthshot Prize Announces Leadership Changes - The Earthshot Prize

Jason Knauf, former CEO of The Royal Foundation, has been appointed by the Board of Trustees as CEO of The Earthshot Prize.

earthshotprize.org

The Earthshot Prize has today announced its CEO, Hannah Jones, will step down from her role this summer after four years. She will continue to provide strategic advice on innovation and sustainability to Kensington Palace. Jason Knauf, former CEO of The Royal Foundation, has been appointed by the Board of Trustees as CEO.


Appointed in 2021 to lead The Prince of Wales’ environmental initiative, Jones has successfully overseen The Earthshot Prize’s ever increasing global impact.

 

[Hallo girl]

Announcement that Hannah Jones is moving on and Jason Knauf will be the new CEO of Earthshot.

The Earthshot Prize Announces Leadership Changes - The Earthshot Prize

Jason Knauf, former CEO of The Royal Foundation, has been appointed by the Board of Trustees as CEO of The Earthshot Prize.

earthshotprize.org

Interesting choice. Obviously still a close connection there. Until his tv interview a few weeks ago I had just assumed Jason was a former employee of the royal household who had moved on. It seems not.

 

[shady lady]

Interesting choice. Obviously still a close connection there. Until his tv interview a few weeks ago I had just assumed Jason was a former employee of the royal household who had moved on. It seems not.

Clearly William considers him to be a man he can trust

 

[Blog Real]

Today, The Prince of Wales paid a visit to a 2023 Earthshot Prize finalist, Colorfix, in Norfolk.

William meets Hollywood royalty to visit Earthshot Prize finalist

The Prince of Wales met esteemed American actress Cate Blanchett to visit a 2023 Earthshot Prize finalist in Norfolk today.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales on Instagram: "A visit to the brilliant @colorifix_ today with @earthshotprize Council Member Cate Blanchett. An Earthshot Prize 2023 Finalist, Colorifix use cutting-edge DNA science to revolutionise fabric dyeing.

4,225 likes, 27 comments - princeandprincessofwales on June 19, 2025: "A visit to the brilliant @colorifix_ today with @earthshotprize Council Member Cate Blanchett. An Earthshot Prize 2023 Finalist, Colorifix use cutting-edge DNA science to revolutionise fabric dyeing. Toxic chemicals are...

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[An Ard Ri]

Today, The Prince of Wales paid a visit to a 2023 Earthshot Prize finalist, Colorfix, in Norfolk.

William meets Hollywood royalty to visit Earthshot Prize finalist

The Prince of Wales met esteemed American actress Cate Blanchett to visit a 2023 Earthshot Prize finalist in Norfolk today.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Here's a little more on todays visit, Australian actress Cate Blanchett was also present!
Prince William undertakes surprise outing with Hollywood star Cate Blanchett – best photos

 

[iceflower]

Here are some more photos and another video of today's visit:


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[Prinsara]

William is gigantic compared to Cate Blanchett (whom I’ve never viewed as small)!

 

[iceflower]

The Prince of Wales attended the "Leading with Impact" event, as part of London Climate Action Week, today, June 24, and met Earthshot Prize Finalists :


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The Prince and Princess of Wales on Instagram: "A great day at London Climate Action Week with The 2024 Earthshot Prize Finalists! This group of changemakers is brimming with energy, ambition and real solutions for the planet. 🌎"

44K likes, 355 comments - princeandprincessofwales on June 24, 2025: "A great day at London Climate Action Week with The 2024 Earthshot Prize Finalists! This group of changemakers is brimming with energy, ambition and real solutions for the planet. 🌎".

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[Blog Real]

Other video:

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On Tuesday (24), the Prince of Wales gave an interview to Brazilian television station TV Globo and announced that next year Brazil will host the Earthshot Prize ceremony and that it will be held at the Museum of Tomorrow, in Rio de Janeiro.

Jornal Nacional on Instagram: "PRÊMIO EARTHSHOT NO RIO ♻️ 🇧🇷 | Em novembro de 2025, o Brasil vai estar no centro das discussões sobre o futuro do planeta porque, além da Conferência do Clima da ONU, o país também vai sediar um dos prêmios mais import

113K likes, 2,876 comments - jornalnacional on June 24, 2025: "PRÊMIO EARTHSHOT NO RIO ♻️ 🇧🇷 | Em novembro de 2025, o Brasil vai estar no centro das discussões sobre o futuro do planeta porque, além da Conferência do Clima da ONU, o país também vai sediar um dos prêmios mais importantes do mundo...

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[iceflower]

Today, June 26, the Prince of Wales attended the "Investing for Impact" event at the Guildhall, as part of London Climate Action Week and hosted by the Earthshot Prize:


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[Maryrose]

I understand his wanting to do the Earthshot awards in different countries since climate change/environmental issues are a serious world crisis but I am just curious if there is any push back in the British media regarding him being a "hypocrite" flying to different continents to talk about these issues.

 

[Kenya]

What's hypocritical about it? William isn't telling people that the climate crisis is a result of their behavior and consumption habits. He (wisely, IMO) d to decided to take an optimistic approach to solving the crisis by highlighting the work companies and startups are already doing and encouraging businesses to invest in those entities so they can scale their efforts and make an even bigger impact.

By taking the awards to Asia, Africa, and (soon) South America, he's had the opportunity to highlight the efforts on those continents and encourage both local and international investment. While the awards were in South Africa, they had a huge symposium bringing together innovators from the entire continent to share their ideas and network with each other. I imagine the same will be true in Brazil.

I don't think there could be nearly the same kind of impact if every Earthshot Awards was held in the UK. And the growing number of finalists, winners, and funders would still have to travel to the UK, so how is that really any different from them traveling to different countries each time? And if that's the problem, aren't events like COP (which will also be in Brazil in November) and other international climate conferences equally hypocritical?

 

[Maryrose]

I didn't say he was a hypocrite. I asked if there were negative responses to his traveling the world to present these awards when he is speaking about climate change. I was just curious because there is push back on others flying to different countries for seminars, forums, symposiums etc when they talk about their concern for the environment and they are called out for it.
My only peeve with the awards are that the winners aren't there in person to accept their award.

 

[Elly C]

I didn't say he was a hypocrite. I asked if there were negative responses to his traveling the world to present these awards when he is speaking about climate change. I was just curious because there is push back on others flying to different countries for seminars, forums, symposiums etc when they talk about their concern for the environment and they are called out for it.
My only peeve with the awards are that the winners aren't there in person to accept their award.

I haven’t seen any adverse comment, but that’s unlikely to emerge until nearer the date ( and from the usual sources). I think the general perception of William and his involvement with projects such as Earthshot is very favourable. However, if you ask the average Brit. they are probably unaware if its existence.

 

[Kenya]

I didn't say he was a hypocrite. I asked if there were negative responses to his traveling the world to present these awards when he is speaking about climate change. I was just curious because there is push back on others flying to different countries for seminars, forums, symposiums etc when they talk about their concern for the environment and they are called out for it.
My only peeve with the awards are that the winners aren't there in person to accept their award.

I think it depends on the context in which people are attending the events. I remember seeing pictures a few years ago of all the private jets that had brought people to COP and a climate change symposium in Davos. That's obviously hypocrisy at its finest. But I can't recall seeing much criticism of people who travel to such events commercially.

 

[Maryrose]

Thanks Elly C and Kenya for your responses. I remember the Davos photo of all those private jets.

 

[Ghost]

Thanks Elly C and Kenya for your responses. I remember the Davos photo of all those private jets.

In Sardinia, I think summer 2017 or 18?

 

[iceflower]

The finalists of this year's Earthshot Prize have been announced:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1974580768719462655

 

[iceflower]

The Prince of Wales has departed for Brazil and the upcoming awards ceremony there:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1985089565645045929

https://twitter.com/x/status/1985098025161875488

He has given an interview to HELLO!'s Green Issue out this week:

World exclusive: Prince William reveals drive behind Earthshot Prize - 'I think constantly about the world my children will inherit'

The Prince of Wales reflects on the Earthshot Prize's midway point as he speaks to HELLO! exclusively about why his children are behind his drive to help restore the planet

www.hellomagazine.com