We can win fight against climate change, says Wills

HUMANITY can tackle the ‘seemingly unsolvable’ challenges of climate change and pollution, the Prince of Wales told guests at his prestigious Earthshot Prize awards.

In a speech broadcast last night, Prince William warned the world faced a ‘critical decade’ to protect and restore the planet.

But he insisted it could be done, telling the gala in Boston: ‘We can achieve a sustainable future for generations to come. Together, we will change the future of our planet.’ The Prince and Princess of Wales joined celebrities including David Beckham at the event in Boston on Friday, shown on BBC1 last night.

Guests arrived in hybrid vehicles and were encouraged to wear vintage, recycled or reusable clothing. Kate, who presented an award, wore a rented lime green Solace London dress from fashion platform Hurr and teamed it with an emerald choker worn by Princess Diana.

William, 40, created the Earthshot Prize to fund green projects and it awards £1million grants to five projects each year. This year’s winners included a British start-up, Notpla, which uses seaweed to make packaging.