Prince William recently concluded his trip to South Africa, which was primarily focused on the Earthshot Prize, an initiative he founded to recognize and reward individuals addressing climate change. During his visit, he attended a global wildlife summit and met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
On the last day of his trip, he visited a local fishing community, engaging with its members to understand the challenges they face, particularly around environmental sustainability. His trip also aimed to inspire African innovators and support climate-related solutions.
Britain’s Prince William visited a fishing community in Cape Town on Thursday, the final day of a climate-focused trip to South Africa planned around his multi-million dollar environmental prize.
Prince William visits fishing community
Launched in 2020, the Earthshot Prize aims to find innovations to combat the world’s biggest environmental problems. On Wednesday five winners were awarded 1 million pounds ($1.3 million) each to drive their projects.
Prince William shook hands with crowds during a visit to Kalk Bay Harbour, where he met local fishermen who told him about their sustainable fishing methods.
He said he had been drenched by a large wave on a boat trip from an earlier meeting with lifesavers from South Africa’s National Sea Rescue Institute.
A small group of about three anti-monarchy protesters, outnumbered by well-wishers, shouted out “Not your country”. One held aloft a placard reading “William, you have NO sovereignty in OUR country”.
The heir to the British throne later joined celebrities who took part in Wednesday’s awards ceremony, including supermodel Heidi Klum and actor Billy Porter, for a traditional fish “braai”, a local term for a grilled meal similar to a barbecue.
Source: People
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