The Best of The Earthshot Prize Award Show

Stars and scientists alike descended on Alexandra Palace for the first-ever Earthshot Prize awards, a £1 million grant awarded to five winners each year by the Royal Foundation for their contributions to environmentalism.

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October 20, 2021

By: Discovery

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Duke and Duchess

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive for the ceremony.

Dermot O'Leary, Yemi Alade, Clara Amfo

Dermot O'Leary, Yemi Alade, Clara Amfo (L-R) on the green carpet at Alexandra Palace.

Dani Alves and Joana Sanz

World-renowned Brazilian soccer player, Dani Alves, who served on the Earthshot Prize Council, and his wife Joana Sanz.

Emma Watson

Emma Watson supporting change in an upcycled dress on the green carpet.

Mohamed Salah

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah was invited to the Earthshot Prize ceremony by Prince William to present one of the awards.

Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson at the pre-ceremony green carpet before handing out an award.

Behind the scenes

Backstage at the awards show, Emma Thompson talks to the duchess of Cambridge.

The Awards Show

The Duchess of Cambridge gives her opening remarks.

Sharing a laugh

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge laugh together in the audience.

Prince William

The Duke of Cambridge calls on young people to fight climate change.

KSI

British rapper KSI performs.

Unforgettable Performances

Ed Sheeran performs.

Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran sings his new track, Visiting Hours.

Kate Middleton

Speaking onstage, she said, “For too long, we have neglected our wild spaces. And now we are facing a number of tipping points. If we don’t act now, we will permanently destabilize our planet. And we will rob our children of the future they deserve.”

Sir David Attenborough

Earthshot Prize Councilmember Sir David Attenborough shares his optimism that we can rise to the greatest environmental challenges of our time.

Yemi Alade

Yemi Alade performs her song "Rain."