Effects of climate change have 'become too visible to be ignored' says Prince William in Earthshot Prize speech

Prince William has spoken at the awards ceremony for his annual Earthshot Prize, which rewards innovation in the Environmental field, about the effects of climate change.

The Prince said: "The last year has been one of great change and even greater challenge. A year in which the effects of the climate crisis have become too visible to be ignored, and a year that has left so many feeling defeated, their hope dwindling.

"However, as we have seen tonight, hope does remain.The light of optimism is burning bright in our Earthshot finalists.

"Our winners and all our finalists remind us that no matter where you are on our planet, the spirit of ingenuity and the ability to inspire change surrounds us all."