Prince William Impresses with Language Skills in Instagram Q&A for Earthshot Prize Awards

Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, showcased his impressive language skills during his first-ever Instagram question and answer session to promote the upcoming Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony.

The royal answered various questions about climate change, the awards, and even shared some personal insights about himself and his children.

When asked if he knew Spanish, Prince William cleverly responded, “Si, un poquito,” meaning “Yes, a little.”

He effortlessly displayed his fluency in the European language, leaving fans fulfilled with satisfaction.

The prince also handled unexpected questions with grace.

When queried about the existence of unicorns, he smiled and playfully mentioned his daughter Princess Charlotte's belief in their reality.

“Well, I think if you talk to my daughter, she'd say they were real,” he said, adding, “Obviously, it's a trade secret, so I can't possibly comment.”

In May, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge made history as the first royal couple to launch their own separate YouTube channel.

Their inaugural 25-second video garnered nearly 500,000 subscribers and over 3.2 million views.

The purpose of this channel was to promote the Earthshot Prize, a global environmental award that will be presented on October 17 to individuals who have made significant contributions to environmental progress.

Inspired by his travels and witnessing positive changes made by people around the world, Prince William expressed his desire to provide a platform to highlight their work.

Responding to a follower's invitation to visit Brazil, he enthusiastically exclaimed, “I'd love to come to Brazil!

I've been longing to come down there for years.

It gives me a good excuse now to pop in and see Dani Alves, my fellow prize council member who's been doing a fantastic job.”

The majority of questions centered around Prince William's latest project, Earthshot, and its significance.

The Duke expressed his optimism and hope for the future, stating, “Earthshot has given me a lot of hope.

In putting all this together over the last 18 months, seeing everyone, meeting everyone, and hearing these solutions, I do feel really hopeful that we can turn the tide, we can fix stuff.”

The Earthshot Prize, launched by Prince William and David Attenborough, aims to encourage efforts to save the planet.

This year marks the inaugural Earthshot Awards ceremony, with plans for it to be held annually in different cities for the next nine years.

Prince William emphasized the urgency of the prize, stating, “The most important thing about the prize is that the time is absolutely crucial.

We are on a ticking clock unfortunately, and the next 10 years are critical.

We've reached a threshold point where it's irreversible to bring ourselves back to what we currently have and better.”

Described as the most ambitious environmental prize in history, the Earthshot Prize will award £50 million over the next decade.

Each year, five winners will receive £1 million to further develop their innovative solutions in addressing the climate change crisis.

The 15 finalists were announced in September by Prince William and Sir David Attenborough, and the five winners will be revealed during the awards ceremony on Sunday, October 17.

Among the finalists are projects and organizations from around the world, including a sanitation solution from Kenya, a water treatment plant from Japan, and a coral farming project from the Bahamas.

The Earthshot Prize Council, which includes notable members such as singer Shakira, actress Cate Blanchett, and the Queen of Jordan, has carefully chosen the winners.

To celebrate the awards ceremony, a star-studded event is planned for Sunday evening.

Celebrities like Emma Watson, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and Dermot O'Leary will be performing and presenting during the prestigious occasion.

The Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony promises to be a memorable and impactful event, recognizing the remarkable individuals and organizations working towards a sustainable future for our planet.