Kensington Palace shared a new photo celebrating the winners of the 2025 Earthshot Prize following the award ceremony in Rio de Janeiro. The image featured Prince William smiling alongside the awardees, highlighting their innovative efforts to protect the planet.
During the ceremony, the Prince of Wales praised the winners for their groundbreaking work in areas such as climate action, biodiversity conservation, and sustainability. “Their work is the proof we need that progress is possible,” he said, describing the winners as “the world’s true action heroes.”
Prince William reflected on launching the Earthshot Prize in 2020 with the goal of transforming the decade into one of positive change for the world. He emphasized the importance of learning from the innovators’ determination, vision, and optimism.
The official Kensington Palace social media accounts captioned the celebratory post: “From Rio to the world, congratulations to the 2025 Earthshot Prize Winners!” The initiative continues to inspire global efforts toward environmental protection and sustainable development.