Prince William lauded by Cate Blanchett for leadership on Earthshot climate initiative

Actress Cate Blanchett praised Prince William as an “extraordinary leader” who is hands‑on and consistently engaged in climate action. In a Harper’s Bazaar UK interview, she said she sees the Prince “all the time” and highlighted his role on the Earthshot Prize Council, a program he launched in 2020 to fund innovative environmental solutions. Blanchett recalled a recent visit with William to the UK‑based company Colorifix, which develops DNA‑sequenced, eco‑friendly textile dyes, noting his genuine interest and humor during the tour. The interview also touched on Blanchett’s co‑founding of RSL Media, a platform aimed at securing artists’ consent for AI training data. Both figures are linked through their work on the Earthshot Prize, which awards €5.8 million annually to climate‑focused projects.