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.
Molweni Cape Town, it's great to be back in South Africa! 👋🇿🇦
What a week ahead we have here for the fourth annual @EarthshotPrize Awards and the @united4wildlife Summit. We can't wait to share it with you. pic.twitter.com/NbtrP9mlH2
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) November 4, 2024
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.
Changing lives in communities through rugby training and digital education. Together, these students are building a stronger future 🏉📚@theatlascharity pic.twitter.com/i3YcGjUKNU
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) November 4, 2024
Springbok legends Joel Stransky, Percy Montgomery and The Beast also joined in the fun.
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.
120 young change-makers, one mission: Repairing our planet.
This is where the next generation of climate action starts! 🌍✨ #EarthshotCapeTown pic.twitter.com/9wI8v0so6a
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) November 4, 2024
Amazing to have more than a hundred young climate leaders under one roof sharing experiences with each other and HRH Prince William about tackling climate change in their communities as part of this year's @EarthshotPrize events🌍 🌱 #UKwithSA🇬🇧🤝🇿🇦 #EarthshotCapeTown pic.twitter.com/8NPF8swnR2
— UK in South Africa🇬🇧🇿🇦 (@ukinsouthafrica) November 4, 2024
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:
The City of Cape Town will be illuminating Table Mountain and DHL Stadium in green to commemorate Earthshot Week.
This week we’re lighting up Table Mountain and Cape Town Stadium in honour of the Earthshot Prize 2024, taking place in the city this week. pic.twitter.com/LjtRET2e1g
— Geordin Hill-Lewis (@geordinhl) November 4, 2024
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.
