Prince William’s issues inspiring message to young environmentalists ahead of Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Cape Town [Video]

06:16 EST 04 Nov 2024, updated 09:26 EST 04 Nov 2024

Prince William today told young environmentalists that they are ‘going to change the world’ as he stepped out for his first outing on a four-day tour of South Africa.

The Prince of Wales encouraged the 120 youngsters participating in the inaugural Earthshot Prize Climate Leaders Youth Programme during an off-the-cuff speech.

William earlier arrived in Cape Town on a commercial flight, determined to put the strains of the last year behind him and focus on his fight against climate change.

The future king, whose father King Charles and wife the Princess of Wales have both faced cancer battles this year, was always determined to attend his Earthshot Prize if their health allowed.

And he has built in a four-day programme of engagements around Wednesday’s high-profile global environmental awards to make the most of his time in the city.

William will meet a wide range of communities to explore …