Prince William concluded his South African tour with a significant visit to Kalk Bay, where he was joined by notable figures such as model and TV presenter Heidi Klum. The purpose of this visit was to shed light on the importance of sustainable fishing practices, a cause close to the prince's heart.
- Prince William is leaving South Africa
- He spent his last day with Heidi Klum
- The pair looked at better fishing practices
A Star-Studded Gathering for a Noble Cause
The event in Kalk Bay Harbor saw the presence of actor Billy Porter and model Winnie Harlow, who joined Prince William in discussing the 4th annual Earthshot Prize Awards. The gathering was marked by a traditional South African barbecue, known locally as a "braai," which provided a relaxed environment for discussions on environmental issues.
Upon arriving by lifeboat, Prince William was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd at the quayside. His visit included an impromptu walkabout, where he engaged with hundreds of locals. One resident, Kate Wardle, expressed her delight at meeting the prince and presented him with beaded key rings. "He said thanks. And ‘never go home empty handed!’" she recalled.
Prince William's visit aimed to spotlight the efforts of Abalobi, an organization dedicated to supporting small fishing communities through sustainable practices. Abalobi was recognized as an Earthshot Prize finalist in 2023 for its innovative approach to preserving marine ecosystems while ensuring fair livelihoods for fishermen.
Klum, 51, told 'People' at the Earthshot Prize ceremony on Nov. 6, that when she was devlvng “deeper” into William’s environmental project “I learned so many new things. Who knew there was sustainable fishing?”
"I’m so honored to go with him to this place to learn about sustainable fishing. I knew our waters are overfished and they’re polluted and all of these horrible things. But I didn’t know about sustainable fishing. I love that I get to learn more things and hopefully be better in the future."
"Also I love doing my part. We should all do our part," she remarked. Her participation underscores the importance of raising awareness about overfishing and pollution.
Earlier in the day, Prince William visited Simon’s Town Harbour to meet with the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). This non-profit organization is committed to saving lives and promoting safety in South African waters. The visit highlighted the crucial role of volunteers in maritime rescue operations.
The Earthshot Prize ceremony, hosted by TV presenter Nomzamo Mbatha, brought together young climate leaders from around the world. "This week has been so inspiring," Mbatha shared. The event emphasized mentorship and the empowerment of youth to become future environmental leaders.
"He is awesome," she told 'People' of the prince. "This week has been so inspiring. It really touched us when we had our youth program. It really touched His Royal Highness. To be able to see over 100 young people from around the world — I’m talking South East Asia, Africa, Europe — to be together in the room."
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"These are young global climate leaders, who want to be able to support through mentorship and workshops. But also how best we can be able to support them with the tools they need to scale up and, who knows, one day they might be finalists. This is the fourth time for Earthshot. "The reason why we are able to keep it fresh is traveling the different continents. Where to next, right? I’m not going to tell you it – though I think we all know!," they said.
