Rebecca English

The British government are using his presence in Cape Town to facilitate a meeting with the country's President along with Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who is travelling to the city specially to attend.

The Queen says she is determined to break the 'taboo' over the issue in the 90-minute documentary to be broadcast next week: 'It's so important to do something now.'

Prince William has built in a four-day programme of engagements around Wednesday's high-profile global environmental awards in Cape Town to make the most of his time in the city.

The are using his presence in Cape Town to facilitate a meeting with the country's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, along with Foreign Secretary , who is travelling to the city specially to attend.

Prince William joined children from a school in Cape Town taking part in a rugby training session with a number of South African legends including Tendai Mtawarira and Joel Stransky.

Prince William got a taste of the Springboks' legendary physicality as he joined a charity rugby event in Cape Town.

Prince William wore a friendship bracelet bearing the word 'Papa' - the name his children call him - in Cape Town while carrying out engagements yesterday during his trip for the Earthshot Awards.

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Prince William said during Earthshot+ in Cape Town that he has 'hope and optimism' that young people will repair the planet and urged those present to invest in their ideas.

In a passionate speech later at the United for Wildlife Global Showcase, the future king spoke about the 'troubling reality' of the crisis facing the natural world.