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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

WATCH: Prince William meets Ramaphosa, shows off rugby skills during Earthshot Week

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Prince William touched down in Cape Town on Monday and he’s been doing the rounds, crisscrossing the peninsula, engaging with climate leaders ahead of the Earthshot Prize ceremony and even getting in a little rugby practice.

 

 

The Earthshot Prize is an initiative that shines a light on the impact of climate change, environmental degradation and pollution, as well as the creative solutions people and communities across the globe generate.

 

The Prince joined students from Ocean View, Masiphumelele, and Langa Townships yesterday for rugby coaching and digital skills classes, with the support of The Atlas Charity.

 

 

Photo: The Prince and Princess of Wales @kensingtonroyal / X

 

Springbok legends Joel Stransky, Percy Montgomery and The Beast also joined in the fun.

 

Photo: The Prince and Princess of Wales @kensingtonroyal / X

 

Earlier in the day, Prince William, Earthshot CEO Hannah Jones, and Earthshot Global Ambassador Nomzamo Mbatha participated in an Earthshot Prize Youth Climate Leaders Program at Rooftop on Bree.

 

 

 

Today, President Cyril Ramaphosa received a courtesy call from the Prince at his official residence in Cape Town, Genadendal.

 

According to the Presidency, Ramaphosa and Prince William will discuss several key issues of mutual interest.

 

“The visit is indicative of the strong ties the United Kingdom, including the Royal Family, share with South Africa, and also another step towards the deepening of these historic ties.”

 

A jovial President Ramaphosa interacted with members of the press, as the pair had to pose and shake hands repeatedly for the cameras before their meeting:

 

 

Photo: GCIS

 

The City of Cape Town will be illuminating Table Mountain and DHL Stadium in green to commemorate Earthshot Week.

 

 

The Earthshot Prize giving ceremony will take place on Wednesday 6 November, and will be airing live across Africa on MultiChoice platforms, DStv & Showmax and livestreamed globally on the Earthshot Prize YouTube channel.

 

For more information click HERE.

 

Learn more about the finalists HERE.

 

Liesl Smit
Liesl Smit
Liesl is the Smile 90.4FM News Manager. She has been at Smile since 2016, with nearly 20 years experience in the radio industry, including reading news, field reporting and producing. In 2008 she won the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Award, Western Cape region. liesl@smile904.fm

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