Royal family members are known for highlighting issues that are close to their hearts, and for Prince William, one such initiative of his might come at a small price.
Speaking to theBBCahead of the first-ever Earthshot Prize, which aimed to reward people with innovative ideas to save the planet and its natural resources, the Duke of Cambridge commented on the apparent space race between billionaires, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson.
“We need some of the world’s greatest brains and minds fixed on trying to repair this planet, not trying to find the next place to go and live,” the senior royal said.
“I think that ultimately is what sold it for me that really is quite crucial to be focusing on this [planet] rather than giving up and heading out into space to try and think of solutions for the future,” he added.
WhilePrince Williammay be focusing on keeping billionaires on the ground and dedicating resources to this planet, not others elsewhere in space,his young sonmight have a differing opinion.
According toGood To Know, Prince Louis is reportedly obsessed with all things spaceships and was recently photographed with a space rocket-themed backpack during a family vacation in October 2021.
However, the future king isn’t likely to back down on his stance over space travel, despite his son’s fascination with the topic.
Speaking to theBBC, William also said he had “absolutely no interest” in traveling up to space, adding that there is a “fundamental question” to be asked over the carbon cost of space tourism.
