In the years that follow, the Prince wishes to hand over the prize to China and India, two of the world’s largest polluters.

For now, her immediate focus is the family’s appearances at Remembrance events this weekend, followed by the Princess’ annual Christmas carol concert in early December.

Then, a new year and a new beginning.

“Things seem much more positive,” said a source close to Prince William. “He can get to know his job and really enjoy what he does. »

This week, his 11 public engagements focused on Earthshot Pricedubbed the Green Oscars, during which he championed “dreamers, thinkers and innovators from all walks of life.”

The prince traveled across rough seas in a lifeboat on Thursday, admitting he longed for his days of search and rescue helicopter pilot. “I miss this life,” he says. “I’ll take any chance of coming back.”

Pearl key ring for his wife

As he disembarked 10 minutes later at Kalk Bay, he was greeted by a large crowd waving flags chanting his name. An impromptu stroll saw him beam widely as he shook dozens of hands, picking up beaded keyrings for his wife and children.

“I love Cape Town, I had the most incredible welcomeI don’t want to go,” he told his supporters.

“My children would love to be here, Catherine too.”

He later bought a pair of seaweed earrings for his wife and joined local fishermen for a traditional braai, or barbecue.

Catching up with the Earthshot presenters, including presenters Heidi Klum and Winnie Harlow, he admitted he woke up “moved” and “excited” by how the ceremony unfolded.

A source said he was genuinely excited about the way Earthshot was growing and the impact it was starting to have as finalists partnered with investors and it became “much more than a prize “.

“It excites him. He enjoys it and loves being able to showcase innovation,” the source revealed.

“He loved it, it was a really enjoyable few days with fantastic, positive energy.”