Prince Harry has been awarded a major honour, this time being hailed for a project close to his heart. According to a new list by TIME magazine’s list of top movers and shakers on the environment, the Duke of Sussex has been recognised as one of the world’s leading voices in tackling climate change.
Joining the ranks of Bill Gates, Prince Harry features on the Time100 Climate 2024 list of “100 most influential leaders driving business to real climate action”. His recognition comes from his work with Travalyst, his not-for-profit sustainable travel organisation.
However, Prince William, Harry’s estranged brother who also prioritises climate change in his work, did not make the list. Just last week, William hosted his fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards in South Africa, rewarding environmental entrepreneurs with £1 million to expand their innovative ideas for planet repair.
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The Mirror reports Harry was listed in the 2024 Titan category, with TIME explaining his inclusion on the prestigious list: “The Duke of Sussex supports conservation groups in Africa and says he really became an environmentalist during a trip in 2012 to the Caribbean when a 7-year-old boy told him that England’s environmental impact was damaging the coral reefs.”
The Time listing continued: “After that interaction, he was inspired to start Travalyst (travel and catalyst), a non-profit that provides people booking travel with emissions and other sustainability data so they can consider the lowest impact options.”
Prince Harry has been honoured, following his heartfelt message where he emphasised that “true power lies in our ability to unite” while paying homage to veterans. He expressed his “lifelong admiration and appreciation” for their “service and sacrifice”.
The former soldier, who served on the front line in Afghanistan, shared a rare statement on Monday, coinciding with Remembrance Day in the UK and Veterans Day in the US. Addressing “My fellow veterans”, Harry’s words came shortly after Donald Trump’s unexpected victory in the American presidential election, sparking concerns among critics that his second term could be more divisive than his first.
Harry commended former military personnel for their crucial role in upholding “the values of liberty, freedom, and security”, noting these ideals as the foundation of their leadership and example-setting. He highlighted the significance of unity and moral principles.
The Duke, now residing in California with the Duchess of Sussex and their children, regards the annual Remembrance events as a poignant time for contemplation, reflecting on his decade-long military career. He initiated the Invictus Games in 2014 to support wounded, injured, or sick veterans and active-duty service members.
In 2020, the year he and Meghan stepped back from Royal duties, known as ‘Megxit’, Harry experienced disappointment when his request to have a poppy wreath laid at the Cenotaph in the UK on Remembrance Sunday was denied.