The Prince of Wales was at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town, South Africa, on Nov. 6 to meet his Earthshot Prize finalistsPrince William revealed he owns a pair of eco-friendly sneakers during a visit to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town,

The Prince of Wales has warned of the "troubling reality" the planet faces, as he focused on the need to tackle illegal wildlife trade during a visit to South Africa. In a speech at a United for Wildlife summit in Cape Town, Prince William said wildlife crime had "ripple effects" that were "profound for us all".

Britain’s Prince William will speak with young environmentalists and local fishermen during a visit to South Africa, and his annual Earthshot Prize will award $1.2 million in grants to five organizations with innovative environmental ideas.