Stars bring X Factor to Wills’ green prize

PRINCE WILLIAM shares a light-hearted moment with former X Factor host Dermot O’leary and BBC Radio 1 presenter Clara amfo ahead of the climax of his Earthshot Prize project.

a ceremony to award £1million to five innovative schemes to tackle environmental challenges will be held next Sunday at london’s alexandra Palace, hosted by mr O’leary and ms amfo. The event – screened on BBC1 – will include performances by Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, KSI, Yemi alade and Shawn mendes. actresses Emma Watson and Dame Emma Thompson as well as footballer mohamed Salah will be among those dishing out prizes.

Jason Knauf, chief executive of The Royal Foundation, said: ‘The blockbuster roster of stars that have signed on for our inaugural awards show proves just how much excitement there is for optimistic action to rise to the great challenges of our time.’