UK Prince William begins climate-focus trip to South Africa

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Britain’s Prince William began a four-day trip to South Africa on Monday by meeting young environmentalists and playing rugby with local schoolchildren in Cape Town.

The trip is centred on William’s annual Earth shot Prize, which on Wednesday will be awarded to five winners who will receive 1 million pounds ($1.3 million) each to pursue innovative projects addressing environmental issues.

In his first engagement the 42-year-old prince met with 120 young environmentalists from Africa and Asia who are taking part in a new programme for youth leaders that accompanies the prize.

He then went to a secondary school in the Ocean View township where he participated in a rugby coaching session with The Atlas Foundation, a charity working to address child poverty that was founded by former English rugby player Jason Leonard.

“Let’s tackle the prince!” several boys yelled gleefully as they grabbed him. Retired South Africa World Cup winner Tendai Mtawarira, nicknamed “The Beast”, also took part in the coaching session.

Britain’s Prince William takes part in a rugby coaching session with local school children and former England rugby player Jason Leonard during a visit to Ocean View Secondary School in Cape Town, South Africa, November 4, 2024.

 

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