Prince William’s Appearance in Vintage Clothes & Sneakers at the Earthshot Prize Awards Is Under Debate
Aside from sparking an online debate with his outfit at the Earthshot Awards, Prince William divulged how his wife has been doing since completing her chemotherapy.
The Prince of Wales made a grand entrance at the 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards in Cape Town, South Africa on November 6. Standing alongside A-list attendees and hosts on the prestigious green carpet, Prince William dazzled in a casual smart ensemble. However, some social media users found his outfit to be a bit too lackluster for someone of his royal status.
User comment about Prince William and Robert Irwin, posted on November 6, 2024 | Source: Instagram/hellomag and hellomagus
For the glitzy environmental event, the Prince donned a vintage gray checkered blazer, which he wore over a crisp light blue Ecoalf shirt listed as the “Alfredo Shirt” online. The item is currently selling for $119.88.
Prince William at the 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards in Cape Town, South Africa on November 6, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
He paired his top and blazer with formal navy pants and $167.97 (£130) eco-friendly “Walden White” sneakers from Purified Shoes. According to the Daily Mail, Prince William surprised one of the creators of the shoes when he wore them at the event.
Prince William and Billy Porter. | Source: Getty Images
Mary Allen, who works for Natural Fiber Welding (the company that produces Purified Footwear), marveled, “I had no idea Prince William was going to be wearing the shoes until just before we got here. It’s such a huge honor. I was told he sourced them himself after learning of our product and it’s a massive boost for us.”
Joining Prince William at the star-studded affair were award co-hosts Billy Porter and Bonang Matheba, who both looked chic in their respective outfits. Billy sported a monochrome suit and Bonang donned a sparkly gown featuring structural details.
Billy Porter, Prince William, and Bonang Matheba. | Source: Getty Images
Famous conservationist Robert Irwin and talented actress Nomzamo Mbatha, who are both ambassadors of the Earthshot Prize, were two other stars spotted posing for photos at the gala.
While the Australian environmentalist sported a classy tuxedo, Nomzamo wore a beautiful yellow dress with pouffy sleeves.
The esteemed guest list of campaigners, finalists, and stars also included supermodels Heidi Klum and Winnie Harlow, the former of whom took to Instagram...
