Prince William made his first official trip abroad alone, since the announcement of the cancer of his wife, Kate Middleton. On November 4, he arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, for the Earthshot Prize award ceremony.
The heir to the throne therefore participated in the ceremony, which took place on November 6, with a slew of celebrities. The son of Charles III posed with several stars, including a very famous model.
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photo credit: Bestimage The Prince of Wales posed alongside several celebrities, including a famous model, during his trip to South Africa
Without his wife, Prince William takes a selfie with a model
With his casual look and his three-day beard, Prince William attended the awards ceremony of the
Earthshot Prize. This evening highlights innovative and bold initiatives aimed at solving global environmental challenges. Alone thousands of kilometers from home, Kate Middleton's husband was well surrounded. Many celebrities were also invited to the event and posed with the Prince of Wales. The latter even took a selfie with a famous model: Winnie Harlow. The 30-year-old Canadian top model, suffering from vitiligo, has been appearing in fashion shows for several years.
Asked about her participation in the event, the young woman praised William's work. “I was very honored to receive a royal letter asking me to come here. I felt
very honored because I think it's something that should be close to everyone's heart when it comes to taking care of our Mother Earth”she said. “I think he is important
for everyone to get involved, especially when all eyes are on us. You can help bring attention to things that are important to everyone”she added about the heir to the throne.
Prince William acclaimed in South Africa
Winnie Harlow was therefore part of the long list of celebrities invited by the Crown to this awards ceremony.
Heidi Klumthe actress Nina Dobrev and her fiancé Shaun White, or the actor Billy Porter
were there.
The audience cheered for Prince William after his introductory speech. The son of King Charles III actually uttered sentences in nine different African languages, including Swahili and Zulu, according to
Hello Magazine. The future king explained that he wanted “defend dreamers, thinkers and innovators from all backgrounds, who share the ambition to build a better and more sustainable world”.
