The joint presence of King Charles and Prince William at the Natural History Museum this week, on the eve of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, was intended to highlight their shared commitment to combating climate change.
But the moment of royal harmony was partly overshadowed by further criticism of William’s Earthshot Prize initiative.
As excitement builds for this year’s Earthshot Prize ceremony in Brazil, critics have circulated an old video of model and TV host Heidi Klum, filmed at last year’s awards show in South Africa.
In the clip, Klum candidly admits that she knew nothing about the initiative and was there because Prince William’s team invited her.
The resurfaced images have sparked debate online, with some social media users accusing Kensington Palace of relying on celebrity “PR stunts” rather than substance.
Supporters of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were quick to mock the Prince of Wales, saying he was focused on photoshoots and not the planet.
Despite online discussions, William’s Earthshot Prize remains one of the royal family’s flagship projects.
