Recently, Prince William attended the Earthshot Prize Awards in Cape Town, where he inspired the audience with his speech on protecting the planet. But people also noticed something interesting about his outfit. This choice wasn’t random, it has a clear message.
Prince William hopes that the Earthshot Prize will “change the world for good” over the next ten years, as he celebrated this year’s winners in Cape Town. Closing the ceremony, he called for people everywhere to join this “movement for change.”
The event, with 2,000 guests, focused on sustainability. Instead of a red carpet, guests walked a “green carpet” and were encouraged to wear eco-friendly outfits — either made from recycled materials or worn before. William joined in by wearing a vintage Prince of Wales check jacket and fully biodegradable, plastic-free shoes.
However, not everyone was on board with his fashion choice, with some people expressing puzzled comments about his outfit’s unique style.
- Did someone forget to tell the prince that this was an evening event? Or is there another explanation for the disaster of an outfit? And don’t say it’s because of sustainability because that doesn’t explain whatever this is. © royally_so / Instagram
- Sneakers?? © dhinchak_zoom / Instagram
- He needs a stylist. © sabbehilde / Instagram
- Looking more like Harry every day! A future King should dress kingly and not like some laid back Hollywood type. Sneakers, bead bracelet, no tie, unbuttoned shirt. Sorry, it’s just a no — at least in my opinion. © coastal_77 / Instagram
The previous time when Prince of Wales showed up in a surprising look was when he appeared in a social media clip celebrating the end of the Paris Olympics. While other famous faces like Snoop Dogg and David Beckham were featured, it was William, aged 42, who stole the spotlight with his fresh beard.
