In a dazzling ceremony that blended royal prestige with Hollywood glamour, the Prince of Wales presided over the third annual Earthshot Prize awards in Singapore, celebrating the world's most innovative environmental pioneers.
A Night for Our Planet's Champions
The star-studded event saw Prince William honouring what he described as the planet's 'true action heroes' - the visionary entrepreneurs and activists developing groundbreaking solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges. Five exceptional winners each received £1 million to scale their revolutionary projects.
'Time for some stubborn optimism,' the Prince declared, inspiring attendees with his vision for environmental progress. 'I believe that the world will get the job done.'
Celebrity Praise for Royal Environmental Leadership
The royal's passionate commitment to environmental causes drew high-profile admiration, particularly from Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue. The singing superstar made a surprise appearance to present an award, later sharing her admiration for William's dedication.
'He's amazing, isn't he?' Minogue enthused. 'He's so passionate and so across everything. It's really impressive.'
Global Recognition for Groundbreaking Solutions
This year's winners represented a diverse array of environmental innovations:
- ACCIONA of Spain - Developing a water desalination system powered entirely by renewable energy
- GRST of Hong Kong - Creating cleaner battery production and recycling technology
- WildAid Marine Program - Expanding marine conservation efforts across new nations
- S4S Technologies - Helping female farmers reduce food waste through solar-powered equipment
- Boomitra - Rewarding farmers for sustainable soil management practices
Building on a Royal Legacy
The Earthshot Prize continues Prince William's ambitious decade-long mission to discover and accelerate the most promising solutions to repair our planet. Inspired by President John F Kennedy's Moonshot initiative, the project aims to identify and scale fifty ground-breaking environmental solutions by 2030.
The ceremony also featured performances by world-renowned artists including One Republic, with the event set to be broadcast globally in the coming weeks, spreading the message of environmental hope and innovation to millions worldwide.
As the Prince of Wales reminded the glittering audience: 'The last year has been one of great change and even greater challenge.' Yet through events like Earthshot, he continues to champion the innovators proving that a sustainable future remains within our grasp.
