The Duke of Cambridge has received global
support for the Earthshot Prize, including backing from two
prominent American politicians. On October 8th 2020, former US
President Barack Obama tweeted his support for the Earthshot Prize
on Twitter, writing “It’s going to take a lot of big-thinking and
innovation to save the one planet we’ve got—and that’s why
@KensingtonRoyal’s…
The Duke and Cambridge has officially
started the race to award the first Earthshot Prize. The initiative
will recognise new ideas aimed at protecting and saving the
environment and it’s hoped it will come to be seen as the
equivalent of a Nobel Prize in green…
Buckingham Palace reopens for business with Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the helm
8th October 2020
Buckingham Palace is back open for
business after the COVID-19 lockdown, and the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge have been at the forefront. William and Catherine hosted
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine and First Lady Olena
Zelenska in an audience at Buckingham…
The Duchess of Cambridge visited the
University of Derby on October 6th to chat with students about
mental health and the support they receive on campus throughout the
COVID-19 pandemic. Kate’s visit comes just before World Mental
Health Day on Saturday and saw her discussing mental health with
university staff and students as well as hearing how Student Minds,
a student-based mental health…
George, Charlotte and Louis make their speaking debut in conversation with Sir David Attenborough
3rd October 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have
released a video of their children Prince George, Princess
Charlotte and Prince Louis, who have some adorable questions for
Sir David Attenborough. A confident Prince George kicks off with
the question, “Which animal do you…
Following the death of the Emir of
Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, on 29 September,
the Duke of Cambridge has sent a condolence message to the people
of Kuwait. Prince William met the Emir on his visit to Kuwait in
December 2019. He also toured Oman at…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have
spoken with business leaders and first responders from Kangaroo
Island to hear how they have recovered following the devastating
bushfires in Australia earlier this year. Kensington Palace shared
a snippet of their video calls on Thursday, though their
conversations took place last week. The Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge heard from local business…
The Duchess of Cambridge's royal first with her new role at the Scouts Association
29th September 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge has become the
Joint President of the Scouts Association, the first woman to hold
that role. She will serve alongside the Duke of Kent who has been
President of Scouts UK for over four decades. News of the Duchess’
new role came as she…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have
released new family photos taken with Sir David Attenborough to
coincide with the upcoming release of Sir David’s film, David
Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet. The photographs were taken on
Thursday afternoon, following a private…
The Duke of Cambridge has written a
letter of support for The Ambulance Staff Charity as they mark the
contribution of members during the pandemic. William’s letter
coincided with TASC’s National Ambulance Service video, honouring
those personnel who have lost their lives. The Ambulance Staff
Charity organises a service every two years, with 2020’s taking
place on 18 September, in a small…
