Prince Williamis speaking out about his hopes for the future of the planet.
“The urgency of the situation can’t be overstated,” William tells PEOPLE exclusively in this week’s cover story following the inaugural Earthshot Prize ceremony. “But through the Earthshot Prize, I want to show people across the world why there is reason to be hopeful.”
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the inaugural Earthshot Prize ceremony.Chris Jackson/Getty Images for the Royal Foundation
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At the end of the hour-long ceremony on Sunday, which saw five groundbreaking projects anointed with an award of $1.3 million each, William announced that the next ceremony will be in the U.S.
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“This is just the start,” the Duke tells PEOPLE. “I’m thrilled that in 2022, The Earthshot Prize will be heading to the United States, where we will continue to spread this vital message of urgency, optimism and action.”
The Duchess of Cambridge backstage at the Earthshot Prize ceremony.Chris Jackson/Getty Images for the Royal Foundation
Jackson tells PEOPLE that the Duchess, 39, “obviously felt really proud with what William had achieved with this project. It was a really special evening.”
The Earthshot Prize Ceremony, withEmma Thompson,Emma Watson,David Oyelowoand Mo Salah among the presenters andEd Sheeran,Shawn Mendesand KSI andColdplayperforming, can be viewed on discovery+. William’s five films in theEarthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planetseries are also on discovery+
source: people.com
