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Prince William will travel to Rio de Janeiro to host the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony, celebrating global environmental innovations and nominees from around the world, with the event marking the first time it is held in Latin America and coinciding with the COP Climate Conference.
The Prince and Princess of Wales shared new Father's Day photos of Prince William with their children, including a portrait and a candid black-and-white shot, taken in Norfolk by photographer Josh Shinner, alongside family photos from recent events and historical images of the royal family. They also extended Father's Day wishes from the King and Queen, featuring nostalgic images of their own fathers.
Princess Diana's former butler, Paul Burrell, revealed that Prince Harry was often given less breakfast than Prince William during their childhood, highlighting a subtle favoritism by royal staff. Burrell emphasized that Princess Diana treated both sons equally, but noted that Harry struggled with being seen as 'the spare.' This childhood dynamic is suggested to have influenced Harry's later decisions, including his resignation as a senior royal.
Prince William announced the winners of the 2024 Earthshot Prize in Cape Town, emphasizing the initiative's goal to "change the world for good" by supporting innovative environmental solutions. The awards, inspired by JFK's Moonshot project, aim to tackle climate and environmental challenges with five categories, each awarding £1m to projects like a Kazakh initiative saving the Saiga antelope and a Kenyan company using solar fridges to reduce crop waste. The event highlighted Africa's role in climate innovation and was marked by a focus on sustainability, with attendees wearing eco-friendly attire.
Prince William has expressed a firm stance that his uncle, Prince Andrew, should not be reintegrated into royal duties, citing trust issues and the ongoing investigations related to Jeffrey Epstein's victims. Despite Prince Charles's promise to the late Queen to not abandon Andrew, William believes Andrew should have no role within the family, especially if criminal matters arise.
Kate Middleton is reportedly "heartbroken" over a disagreement with Prince William regarding the future education of their son, Prince George. William wishes for George to attend his alma mater, Eton College, while Kate, having had a negative experience with boarding schools herself, prefers the co-educational Marlborough College. Despite her concerns about boarding school environments and a desire to modernize the monarchy, Kate has ultimately conceded to William's decision. The debate highlights the ongoing challenges of balancing royal tradition with personal preferences within the royal family.
At least three British soldiers fainted during the final rehearsal of the annual Trooping the Colour parade in front of Prince William due to the nearly 90-degree London heat. More than 1,400 soldiers took part in the parade, which celebrates the British monarch's official birthday each June. The Prince of Wales also participated in full military regalia amid London's hottest temperature of the year so far. Trooping the Colour will take place on June 17th and will be overseen by King Charles III.