Prince William has made a stunning entrance as he arrives on the ‘green carpet’ for the Earthshot Awards ceremony in Cape Town this evening – an event aiming to celebrate ideas that help “repair” the planet.
Supporting the Prince of Wales as he embarks upon the eco-friendly mission are celebrities, including model Heidi Klum, actor Billy Porter, and TV presenter, Bonang Matheb.
In a sustainable request, guests have been asked to “rewear” their wardrobe or spotlight African designers to highlight the importance of local talent and sustainable fashion.
William and his celebrity pals are joining around 2,000 guests in a sustainable eco-dome for the event, where the ceremony will be launched by composer and singer Lebo M, performing the famous song ‘Circle Of Life’ from The Lion King in a pre-recorded performance from the top of Table Mountain.
The 15 Earthshot finalists, from countries including France, Ghana, UK, Indonesia and Nepal – are vying for a £1 million prize pot awarded to each winner of five categories, with the aim to help develop their ideas.
The five categories are: protect and restore nature; clean our air; revive our oceans; build a waste-free world; and fix our climate.
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