Prince William continued his royal duties following the controversy surrounding a Mother's Day photo of Kate Middleton. The Prince of Wales, 41, attended a kickoff celebration for The Earthshot Prize Launchpad in London. This matchmaking platform connects Earthshot innovators with investors and philanthropists to accelerate environmental solutions. The Launchpad unveiled 25 Earthshot solutions from six continents with funding needs exceeding $512 million during its pilot phase.
Currently, Launchpad has attracted 135 investors and philanthropists to its curated database, indicating promising potential. Prince William emphasized the urgency of addressing environmental challenges, stating that supporting and scaling solutions quickly is crucial in the critical decade ahead.
He called for investors and philanthropists to join the mission to create a sustainable future. The Prince also highlighted the importance of collective action to achieve ambitious 2030 targets for saving the planet.
Prince William's recent engagements included a visit to The Kia Oval Cricket Ground to learn about Notpla, a startup promoting waste-free solutions. He later attended the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey with Queen Camilla and other royal family members.
Princess Kate issued an apology for the controversy surrounding an edited family photo released on Mother's Day. The photo, taken by Prince William, featured the royal couple's children but faced scrutiny for editing inconsistencies. Princess Kate expressed regret for any confusion caused by the image and signed the post with a personal touch.
