We can save more endangered species, says William at conservation awards
William said conservation efforts are still saving species as Tusk awarded £225,000 to African wildlife projects and ranger teams.
- On Wednesday, Prince William attended the 14th annual Tusk Conservation Awards at The Raffles Hotel in London, joined by family members Zara Tindall and cousins Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza Spencer to honor African wildlife conservationists.
- Since its founding in 1990, Tusk has raised over £170 million to support 230 partner organizations across Africa, with Prince William serving as Royal Patron since 2005 to champion endangered species protection and combat illegal wildlife trafficking.
- Rangers face dangerous conditions while only 50% have insurance and 40% receive adequate safety training; however, initiatives launched in November 2024 aim to provide 10,000 rangers across Africa with life insurance and broader welfare support.
- William told the audience that "challenges facing our natural world have evolved dramatically" since the awards began 13 years ago, while the ceremony honored previous winners John Kamanga and Amos Gwema celebrating their achievements in person.
- Next week, Prince William will travel to Mumbai for the Earthshot Prize Awards, where he said the event will celebrate people "working to tackle the climate crisis" from all corners of the globe.
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The 2026 Tusk Conservation Awards have honoured the continent's leading environmental defenders at a high-profile ceremony in London, shining a light on frontline efforts to protect wildlife and support rural communities. Established in 2013 and held in partnership with Ninety One, the annual event operates under the patronage of Prince William, who serves as Tusk’s Royal Patron. The Prince of Wales has long championed the charity's mission, usi…
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We can save more endangered species, says William at conservation awards
The prince met celebrity supporters of African wildlife conservation charity Tusk including comedian John Bishop and ex-footballer Mathieu Flamini.
An evening marked by the elegance of the heir to the British throne and the two outstanding absences
The Prince of Wales, Prince William, has attended the annual Tusk Awards at Raffles in London, to join these making a difference with their conservation
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