Prince William discusses Earthshot Prize on Graham Norton Show
The Prince of Wales joined Cate Blanchett, Robert Irwin and Hannah Waddingham for a special edition focused on the environmental initiative.
Prince William appeared on a special edition of The Graham Norton Show dedicated to the Earthshot Prize. He spoke about pairing urgency with optimism in addressing environmental challenges; this year’s awards ceremony is due to take place in Mumbai.
The special discussed the Earthshot Prize ahead of its ceremony in Mumbai.
A programme centred on environmental solutions
The Prince of Wales appeared on a special edition of The Graham Norton Show devoted to the Earthshot Prize, joining Cate Blanchett, Robert Irwin and Hannah Waddingham. The discussion covered the prize’s origins and its role in identifying and supporting environmental solutions.
William described the importance of bringing urgency and optimism together when responding to environmental problems. Blanchett, a member of the prize’s council, characterised it as a “tapestry of solutions”. Robert Irwin is a global ambassador for the prize, while Waddingham hosted its 2023 awards ceremony.
The prize and its Mumbai ceremony
William established the Earthshot Prize in 2020. It has five environmental goals: protecting and restoring nature, cleaning the air, reviving oceans, building a waste-free world and fixing the climate. Each winner receives £1 million.
The 2026 awards ceremony is scheduled for Mumbai in November. The prize has previously held ceremonies in London, Singapore, Cape Town, Boston and Rio de Janeiro. Its 2025 winners included Lagos Fashion Week, recognised for work to improve sustainability in the fashion industry.
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