Kate Middleton stuns in pastel McQueen dress at Earthshot Prize
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William goes for the 007 look: Prince wears trendy velvet jacket and black polo-neck to his black-tie Earthshot eco-prize ceremony: Kate Middleton stuns in familiar £4,290 Alexander McQueen dress she first wore in 2011
Prince William channelled his inner James Bond today as he joined Kate Middleton who stunned in a custom Alexander McQueen dress on the green carpet for the first ever Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony in London Tonight is first ceremony in Duke of Cambridge’s decade-long global environmental competition with a set of A-list judges set to join the show which will see winners handed £1million for an idea to protect the planet Kate wore the dress, which has been custom made for her and worth £4,290, to a BAFTA event in LA in 2011
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Prince William warned that we live in ‘the most consequential time in human history’ as he joined Kate Middleton on the green carpet for the first ever Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 39, walked side by side as they headed into the ceremony at Alexandra Palace at the first ceremony of the most ambitious environmental prize in history.
Ditching his usual black tuxedo for a trendy polo neck and green velvet jacket, William, who created the Earthshot Prize with the Royal Foundation, looked like the picture of 007 while Kate sported classic Hollywood glamour.
Following a performance by Coldplay and Korean boy band BTS, powered by 60 people pedalling bicycles, William gave a stark warning that ‘time is running out’ to tackle climate change, adding: ‘The actions we choose or choose not to take in the next 10 years will determine the fate of the planet for the next thousand.
‘The future is ours to determine, and if we set our minds to it, nothing is impossible.’
Actors Emma Thompson, Emma Watson and David Oyelowo are joining Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, in handing out the awards at Alexandra Palace in north London.
In a video message pre-recorded from the London Eye, Prince William said: ‘Today the warning sounds around the world are clear. We don’t need a Moonshot, we need Earthshots.
‘Each year for the next 10 years we will award five prizes, one for each Earthshot, to those who bring hope into our future.’
William said many of the answers to mitigate the challenges the earth faces are ‘out there’ but ‘we need everyone from all parts of society to raise their ambition and unite in repairing out planet.
Kate Middleton stunned today in a gorgeous powder purple dress as she joined Prince William at Alexandra Palace in London on the green carpet for the first ever Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony
Emma Watson attends the Earthshot Prize 2021 at Alexandra Palace on October 17, 2021 in London
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge speak with guests as they attend the first Earthshot Prize awards ceremony at Alexandra Palace
Dani Alves and Joana Sanz (left) attend the Earthshot Prize 2021 at Alexandra Palace. Right: Emma Thompson
Her Royal Highness added a defined highlighter and bold red cheek and change from her usual natural look as she walked in with William
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 39, walked side by side as they headed into the ceremony of the most ambitious environmental prize in history.
Pick pleats like the Duchess of Cambridge in a gown by Alexander McQueen
As we move towards a more sustainable way of shopping and dressing, we’ve taken to raiding through our wardrobes and repurposing the pieces we’d all but forgotten about. Today the Duchess of Cambridge inspired us to do exactly that when she re-wore an Alexander McQueen gown she first wore in 2011.
Kate’s relationship with the British designer long pre-dates her wedding, in which she wore a dress designed by McQueen creative director Sarah Burton. A decade later and this beautiful bespoke McQueen piece is every bit as breathtaking as it was the first time round!
From the pale lilac colorway to the delicate pleating, this dress is the stuff of dreams. Unfortunately the custom nature of it means that we can’t get our hands on one for ourselves, but you can shop a similar McQueen gown in black at NET-A-PORTER. Simply click the image to take a closer look!
Alternatively, head to the carousel where you’ll be met by a line-up of similar styles. From Self-Portrait to SHEIN, we’ve got a gorgeous pleated frock to suit every style and budget.
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007! Meanwhile William, who created the Earthshot Prize with the Royal Foundation, looked dapper as he moved away from the classic black tuxedo instead opting for a black polo neck and and green velvet jacket.
All smiles: The Duchess channelled Hollywood glamour as she attended the awards ran by her husband tonight
The couple gave each other a loving look on the green carpet as they headed to the inaugural awards
She hasn’t aged a day! Kate first wore the dress to the BAFTAs in 2011 (left) and looks almost identical today (right) in the Alexander McQueen number
The name’s Windsor! Prince William channelled his inner 007 at the first Earthshot ceremony tonight. The velvet jacket was very similar to the one sported by Daniel Craig at the No Time To Die premiere earlier this month
William’s Earthshot Prize takes its inspiration from the Apollo moon landings, nicknamed Moonshot, which helped advance mankind’s technological achievements.
It features five categories, or Earthshots – Protect and restore nature; Clean our air, Revive our oceans; Build a waste-free world; and Fix our climate – which organisers say, if achieved by 2030, would improve life for all.
No stars have flown to London and guests were asked by organisers to ‘consider the environment when choosing their outfit’.
Speaking on her way into the event, Dame Emma criticised throwaway culture and said her parents would have been horrified by how society dumps its waste on the streets.
She said: ‘If we had shown my parents how people live (today) how they will wander down the streets and coffee cup, immediately throw it away, eat, throwaway, everything throwaway, they would’ve gone ‘what’s going on?’.’
Guests were asked to ‘consider the environment when choosing their outfit,’ so Watson arrived wearing a gown made of 10 dresses from the charity Oxfam.
Watson arrived wearing a gown made of 10 dresses from the charity Oxfam. Kate wore an Alexander McQueen dress made for her in 2011, while her husband wore a dark green velvet blazer and a polo neck.
Kate, who often recycles her custom clothing, first sported the dress – estimated to be worth £4,290 – at a BAFTA ceremony in Los Angeles in 2011.
The pale lilac colourway and delicate pleating perfectly complemented Kate’s frame. Known for her effortless style and poised looks, the royal wore her hair in her signature bouncy blow-dry with a light curl while opting for a glamourous make-up look.
Her Royal Highness added a defined highlighter and bold red cheek, a decided change from her usual natural glow.
Kate has a close afflation with Alexander McQueen having worn the British fashion house’s designs on notable occasions, most famously to her wedding in 2011.
Making sure they kept up with the sustainability, William and Kate arrived in their new Audi car after installing electric charging points at Kensington Palace.
Meanwhile, Emma Watson led the glamourous A-listers in a backless white tulle dress as she joined Liverpool player Mo Salah and Emma Thompson on the green carpet.
Emma, 31, was sure to turn heads in the white asymmetric number with frill detail. She kept her ‘bronde’ bob slicked back to the side and showed off a dangling gold earring.
Highlighting her natural beauty, the Harry Potter star opted for a light make-up look and smoky eye.
Elsewhere, fellow actress Emma Thompson, 62, sported a navy suit.
Keeping her white blonde hair in a stylish bob, the national treasure beamed walking into the event with an easy look.
He even has the Bond car! William turned up in a their new Audi car after installing electric charging points at Kensington Palace
Tonight is the first ceremony in Duke of Cambridge’s decade-long global environmental competition with a set of A-list judges set to join the show which will see winners handed £1million for an idea to protect the planet
The event will be a celebration of the natural world, focussed on turning the current pessimism surrounding environmental issues into optimism by celebrating the people and places driving change – the first-ever Earthshot Prize Finalists and Winners. The Duke and Duchess are pictured
Effortless style: The Duchess opted for a glamourous make-up look with foundation and blusher as well as a dramatic smokey eye
The pair looked at each other loving as they posed up a storm on the red carpet this evening
Radiant: The Duchess joined Prince William to attend the first Earthshot Prize awards ceremony at Alexandra Palace tonight
Glamour Queen! Kate looked the picture of old Hollywood with a glamourous make-up look
She paired her blue suit with a glamorous make-up look, with a light layer of foundation and statement pink lip.
Footballer Dani Alves and his supermodel wife Joana Sanz were also in attendance.
The pair stunned on the green carpet with Joana, 28, commanding attention in a floor-length pink number while Brazilian right back Dani, 38, showed off his stylish flair in a black sequin jacket and sparkling trainers.
Meanwhile, Mo Salah, 29, looked suave in a dapper black tuxedo and Olympic rower Sir Matthew Clive Pinsent, 51, was joined by is glamorous wife Demetra.
Demetra is the CEO of cosmetic giant Charlotte Tilbury and is said to have helped Kate Middleton overhaul her image following the birth of Princess Charlotte.
Emma Watson, 31, wowed in a backless white dress and trouser combo with a rubber boots and black trousers
From the front, the Harry Potter actress’s dress had a scoop neck with dramatic tulle detail
Highlighting her natural beauty, the Harry Potter star opted for a natural with a light make-up look and smoky eye
Emma, 31, was sure to turn heads in the white asymmetric number with frill detail. She kept her ‘bronde’ bob slicked back to the side and showed off a dangling gold earring.
Beautiful in blue! Emma Thompson, 62, sported a navy suit for the green carpet. The British actress showed off her effortless style in the double breasted jacket
Simple but stylish: Emma looked effortlessly cool as she paired white trainers with the navy suit which perfectly complemented the green carpet
Footballer Dani Alves and his supermodel wife Joana Sanz stunned on the green carpet. Joana, 28, stunned in a floor-length pink number while Brazilian right back Dani showed off his flair for style in a black sequin jacket and sparkling trainers
Dressed to impress: Dani Alves and Joana Sanz attend the Earthshot Prize 2021 at Alexandra Palace in head to toe sequins
Dani Alves (third right), Joana Sanz (right) and guests attend the Earthshot Prize 2021 at Alexandra Palace
Liverpool star Mo Saleh was among the stars at the star-studded event today – looking suave in a black tuxedo on the green carpet
Salah, 29, looked suave in a dapper black tuxedo, as he lead the glamour on the green carpet tonight
Nigerian Afropop star Yemi Alade, 32, turned heads in a dramatic red mini playsuit with a statement skirt cape
TV royalty: Dermot O’Leary was joined by Clara Amfo on the carpet. Dermot sported a black tuexedo while Clara wore a white suit with patchwork detail
Also in attendance was Nigerian Afropop star Yemi Alade, 32, who turned heads in a dramatic red mini playsuit with a statement skirt cape and UK TV royalty Dermot O’Leary, who was joined by Clara Amfo on the carpet.
Dermot sported a black tuexedo while Clara wore a white suit with patchwork detail.
Meanwhile, former Tory leader Lord William Hague, 60, was joined by his wife Ffion, while fellow politician Simon Case was also in attendance while London Mayor Sadiq Khan was dressed to impress in a suave tuxedo while his wife Saadiya Khan looked glamorous in a black and silver ensemble.
Tonight is the first ceremony in Duke of Cambridge’s decade-long global environmental competition with a set of A-list judges set to join the show which will see winners handed £1million for an idea to protect the planet.
Sir David Attenborough, who has supported the project from the beginning, is a member of the Earthshot Prize council, which will choose the winners.
Judges include actress David Attenborough, Cate Blanchett, singer Shakira and Queen Rania of Jordan.
William and David Attenborough will also present a new BBC show about the environment featuring pioneers who have been recognised for finding innovative solutions to the most pressing climate issues.
An exciting and star-studded group of internationally recognised performers, presenters and Earthshot Prize guests will be joining William and Kate.
These global stars will arrived via a green carpet, before taking their seats in Alexandra Palace’s stunning East Court Theatre for the ceremony, which will be broadcast this evening at 8pm on BBC1.
The event will be a celebration of the natural world, focussed on turning the current pessimism surrounding environmental issues into optimism by celebrating the people and places driving change – the first-ever Earthshot Prize Finalists and Winners.
The stars of the show will be the five inaugural winners of The Earthshot Prize who will be announced during the ceremony, which will celebrate the ingenuity of all 15 Earthshot Prize Finalists and their extraordinary work to tackle the challenges posed by climate change and the threats to our oceans, air, and land.
YouTuber KSI sported a black jacket with burgundy details as he attended the awards show in London
British actor David Oyelowo opted for a deep pink suite and shiny loafers while his wife Jessica Oyelowo opted for a floral A-line skirt and black top
Launched by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in October 2020, The Earthshot Prize has been inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s ‘Moonshot’ programme in the 1960’s, which united millions of people around the goal of reaching the moon.
The Earthshot Prize aims to incentivise change and inspire collective action around our unique ability to innovate, problem solve and ultimately repair our planet over the next ten years.
The Earthshot Prize is based on five ‘Earthshot’ goals: Protect and restore nature; Fix our climate; Clean our air; Revive our oceans; Build a waste free world. Five £1 million prizes will be awarded each year for the next 10 years, providing at least 50 solutions to the world’s greatest environmental problems by 2030.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan was dressed to impress in a suave tuxedo while his wife Saadiya Khan looked glamorous in a black and silver ensemble
Meanwhile, former Tory leader Lord William Hague was joined by his wife Ffion
Olympic rower Sir Matthew Clive Pinsent was joined by is glamorous wife Demetra, the CEO of cosmetic giant Charlotte Tilbury who is said to have helped Kate Middleton overhaul her image following the birth of Princess Charlotte.
Philip T. Reeker, the US ambassador to the US, also attended the ceremony today
Cabinet Secretary Simon Case (centre) arrives to attend the inaugural Earthshot Prize awards ceremony at Alexandra Palace in London
