Prince William: He gives an important speech in Monaco

Prince William (42) gave a big speech in Monaco. The British heir to the throne thus underlines “his growing role as a statesman”. The “Daily Mail” called the appearance “groundbreaking”.

The 42-year-old spoke on the “World Day of the Oceans” in front of heads of state and government such as French President Emmanuel Macron (47) and host Prince Albert II (67) about the threat of life in the seas. Dressed in an elegant dark blue suit with a tie, Prince William was in a good mood when he shook his hand at Albert at the event.

In his speech, Prince William called on the “People” magazine to “urgent action”: “We are gathered here today, combined by our deep connection with the sea and our concern for its security. For many of us, it is a place where some of our happiest memories have arisen … on which we have researched the miracles of the natural world …” He added a lot from everyday life be “so that we forget how important they are. The truth is that healthy oceans are essential for all life on earth.” According to the media reports, he also said: “If we save the sea, we save the world.”

The event at which Prince William now spoke took place in the run-up to the UN Ocean Conference, which will be held in Nice from June 9th to June 13th. Like his father King Charles III. (76) Prince William has also been fighting for environmental protection for a long time, including his Earthshot Prize, who will be awarded this year in Rio de Janeiro. This aims to promote practical solutions for environmental problems. The ceremony is scheduled to take place in November and thus falls on the month in which Brazil aligns the UN climate conference COP30.