The “Earthshot prize” will be awarded to five people every year over the next decade, the Prince said on Tuesday, and aims to provide at least 50 answers to some of the greatest problems facing the planet by 2030.
They include promoting new ways of addressing issues such as energy, nature and biodiversity, the oceans, air pollution and fresh water.
If this is Prince William's Big Idea he is wasting our time. Pandering to snowflakes isn't a worthwhile constitutional role and by now he should know that. Or at least he should know how to access the kind of advice which would give him a more accurate and nuanced picture.
On the face of it this is no better than Harry's efforts so maybe it is time to say goodbye to the House of Windsor.
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When I saw the reports in the news, I half skimmed it as I do most items about the royals. I assumed this was the ginger one married to Princess Sparkle. So on reflection this looks like a bit of sibling rivalry.
Personally, I think he should offer prizes for anyone who can fix Sussex potholes and restore weekly rubbish collection.
They're trying too hard. Reserve = mystique. But I say hold on to the monarchy, for fear of something worse. Think e.g. ACL Blair, President-for-Life.
Sam - I initially assumed it was the ginger one too. It does look like a bit of sibling rivalry but I'm mildly surprised that William couldn't come up with something more original.
Sackers - yes we could easily get something worse so we'd need a sound written constitution first and that seems unlikely.
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