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Prince William hopes his green reward will bring hope in the middle of 'bleak' future

Britain's Prince William stated he hope his multimillion dollar environmental reward would supply some much needed optimism for climate advocates, stating the future was looking pretty bleak without the participation of young people.

William took a trip to South Africa today for a series of occasions to promote his Earthshot Prize, with its annual awards event taking place in Cape Town later Wednesday.

Asked how he might convey his Earthshot message throughout a. tough political climate for environmental causes, he informed the. BBC: I believe everybody wants some hope and wants some optimism.

He said the young people of Africa who would participate in the. awards would show how important the problem was to them.

Without them, you understand, the future is looking quite. bleak, he said. So these are the video game changers ... These are. the creators that are going to make the world a better place. for us in the future.

Set up in 2020, the Earthshot reward was motivated by former. U.S. President John F. Kennedy's moonshot task which led to. the 1969 lunar landing and seeks to discover developments to battle. climate and other green issues. 5 winners receive 1 million. pounds ($ 1.3 million) each to drive their tasks.

William has actually taken a trip to Africa alone as his spouse Kate is. still managing a go back to work after finishing a course of. preventative chemotherapy for cancer, and he stated she would be. cheering him on from their home in Britain.

She's doing actually well, he informed the BBC. She's been. remarkable this entire year. I know she will be truly keen to see. this evening be a success.

During his four-day journey, William has actually likewise been sporting a. bracelet bearing the word Papa which he said had actually been given to. him by his child, Princess Charlotte, 9.

This is, I believe, a relic, if you like, from a Taylor Swift. performance that my child chose that she wished to produce a. bracelet for, he stated. She offered it to me when I came away. So. I promised (to) wear it and try not to lose while I was out. here.

(source: Reuters)