Prince William surprises Norton audience for Earthshot push — SkimNews
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- Prince William made a surprise appearance on The Graham Norton Show during a special Earthshot Prize episode, drawing gasps and cheers from the audience.
- The Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William in 2020, aims to scale solutions to repair the planet through five goals, each awarding £1m annually until 2030.
- Cate Blanchett, Robert Irwin, and Hannah Waddingham joined Prince William on stage to discuss environmental innovation and the urgency of climate action.
- The 2025 Earthshot winners included Lagos Fashion Week, recognized for transforming fashion sustainability by requiring eco-conscious design commitments.
- The Earthshot Prize ceremony will be held in Mumbai in November, continuing its global reach after past events in Rio de Janeiro and previous UK-hosted editions.
Why it matters: Prince William has committed to the Earthshot Prize through 2030, giving it sustained royal visibility and global platforming—each £1m award directly scales environmental innovations, with past winners like Lagos Fashion Week already reshaping high-impact industries.
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