Prince William puts climate in the focus of his visit to South Africa

Associated Press

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Britain’s Prince William is visiting South Africa, where he will speak with young environmentalists and local fishermen. His annual Earthshot Prize will award $1.2 million in grants to five organizations with innovative environmental ideas. The 42-year-old heir to the throne will also attend a global wildlife summit and spend time at a sea rescue institute during four days of events in Cape Town, starting on Monday. He’ll highlight other environmental issues close to his heart, including the work of rangers on conservation efforts. The Prince of Wales last visited Africa in 2018. He also traveled to Africa as a boy after the death of his mother, Princess Diana, in a Paris car crash in 1997.