# Prince William

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-29**: Met Office forecasts severe fire danger — Assessment shows fires could be exceptionally severe if they ignite in London, the South East and eastern England due to hot, dry conditions combined with the fourth heatwave of the year.
- **2026-07-27**: Prince William issues climate warning — The Prince of Wales releases a statement on social media emphasizing the link between extreme climate and wildfires. Fires continue in south-west France, Madrid and Valencia; evacuation figures reach 220,000 in France and 116,000 in Spain. London Fire Brigade reports a busy weekend with over 1,300 incidents. Heat health alerts upgraded to amber.
- **2026-07**: Third UK heatwave fuels widespread fires — Mid-July 2026: The third heatwave of the year hits the UK, leading to 19 significant wildfires simultaneously in England and Wales. The Cairngorms in Scotland battles a major wildfire, prompting military support.
- **2026**: Mumbai, India — Newly announced host city for the sixth annual awards.
- **2025**: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Upcoming ceremony scheduled for South America.
- **2024**: Cape Town, South Africa — Awards ceremony focused on African environmental leadership.
- **2023**: Singapore — First ceremony held in Asia, highlighting regional climate solutions.
- **2022**: Boston, USA — Second awards ceremony focused on North American innovation.
- **2021**: London, UK — Inaugural Earthshot Prize ceremony held at Alexandra Palace.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### 336,000 Evacuated as Europe's Fastest Warming Continent Burns – William
2026-07-27 19:42:34 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Prince William warns that devastating wildfires forcing 336,000 to flee across France and Spain are a stark sign of an increasingly extreme climate, as Europe—the world’s fastest warming continent—faces a fourth heatwave and heightened fire danger.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/europe-wildfires-336000-evacuated-william-climate-warning

### Earthshot Prize Restores 1.4M km², Fuels Climate Action Optimism
2026-06-24 23:29:02 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

Prince William's Earthshot Prize reports that its 75 finalists have restored 1.4 million km² of ecosystems and saved 21 million tonnes of water. The data signals a shift in capital and policy towards scalable climate solutions as the prize heads to India for its next awards.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/earthshot-prize-5yr-impact-climate

### Mumbai Selected to Host 2026 Earthshot Prize as India Leads Climate Innovation
2026-02-19 03:48:59 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Prince William has announced Mumbai as the host city for the 2026 Earthshot Prize, recognizing India's status as the most successful nation in the award's history. The event will award £5 million to five global winners to scale innovative solutions for the planet's most pressing environmental challenges.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/mumbai-earthshot-prize-2026-host-announcement

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