
<p>Prince William is in Cape Town on a four-day climate-focused tour, meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa, engaging with young environmental leaders, and supporting wildlife conservation initiatives. His visit culminates with the presentation of the Earthshot Prize tonight, emphasizing his commitment to environmental conservation, youth empowerment, and strengthening ties between the United Kingdom and South Africa.</p>



<p><strong>Meeting with President Ramaphosa</strong></p>



<p>Prince William met President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss mutual interests in sustainability, wildlife conservation, and climate change. The meeting reinforced the importance of international collaboration and strengthened the partnership between the two nations in pursuing sustainable development goals.</p>


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<p><strong>United for Wildlife Initiative</strong></p>



<p>At the United for Wildlife Global Summit in Cape Town, Prince William announced a new support package for rangers across Africa. The five-year plan aims to provide 10,000 rangers with access to affordable insurance, medical evacuation services, and leadership development opportunities.</p>



<p>&#8220;Rangers are fundamental if we are to meet our global conservation targets for 2030,&#8221; Prince William stated in a press release. Developed in partnership with Tusk Trust and the Game Rangers Association of Africa, the initiative seeks to enhance the welfare and professional development of those on the front lines of conservation.</p>



<p><strong>Engaging with Youth Leaders</strong></p>



<p>Prince William joined young environmentalists for the inaugural Earthshot Prize Climate Leaders Youth Programme. The initiative empowers young leaders through workshops on leadership, storytelling, and advocacy. Participants shared innovative solutions to climate challenges in their communities, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.</p>



<p><strong>The Earthshot Prize in Africa</strong></p>



<p>Hosting the Earthshot Prize in Cape Town marks its first time on African soil. Founded by Prince William in 2020, the prize recognizes groundbreaking environmental solutions, highlighting Africa&#8217;s growing role in global environmental innovation.</p>



<p>The ceremony near Cape Town Stadium will feature performances by international and African artists such as Davido, Diamond Platnumz and DJ Uncle Waffles, and will be broadcast globally. Five recipients will each receive £1 million to advance their projects in areas such as air quality improvement, ocean health, and climate resilience.</p>



<p>The Prince&#8217;s visit underscores the importance of international cooperation in environmental conservation. By engaging with government leaders, conservation professionals, and young activists, the tour highlights efforts to promote sustainability, protect wildlife, and empower future generations.</p>


The Prince Of Wales Visits South Africa For The Earthshot Prize Awards – Day One

Prince William’s Visit to South Africa Highlights Conservation Efforts and Youth Empowerment


<p><strong>TOPLINE</strong>: British politicians and football officials condemned racist abuse lobbed at a number of England soccer players Sunday after the team lost the Euro 2020 final to Italy in penalty shootouts, following a day of unrest as rowdy crowds gathered in London and across England to watch the match.  </p>



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<p>Torrents of racist abuse were directed at three Black England players—Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho—after the trio failed to score penalties during the game’s final shootouts Sunday night.&nbsp;</p>



<p>England’s Football Association condemned the abuse and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/FA/status/1414392591173492737?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>&nbsp;it is “appalled by the online racism that has been aimed at some of our England players on social media.”</p>



<p>Echoing the FA’s sentiment, the England team&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/England/status/1414390646169821186?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">released</a>&nbsp;a statement saying it is “disgusted that some of our squad—who have given everything for the shirt this summer—have been subjected to discriminatory abuse online after tonight&#8217;s game.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson also&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1414465103374729220?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">backed</a>&nbsp;the team, saying they “deserve to be lauded as heroes, not racially abused on social media.”</p>



<p>The Metropolitan Police&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/MetPoliceEvents/status/1414380936016318464?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>&nbsp;the racist abuse is “unacceptable, will not be tolerated and… will be investigated.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>The force said it <a href="https://twitter.com/MetPoliceEvents/status/1414388160595906564?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">made</a> 49 arrests during the day of the match and <a href="https://twitter.com/MetPoliceEvents/status/1414388737883131904?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">that</a> 19 officers were injured in confrontations with “volatile” crowds, <a href="https://inews.co.uk/news/england-vs-italy-police-riot-gear-break-up-england-fans-arrests-euros-final-1098789" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">including</a> those who <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/euro-2021/2021/07/11/london-descends-chaos-ahead-englands-euro-2020-final-showdown/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stormed</a> into London’s Wembley Stadium, where the match was held, trashed Leicester Square, threw bottles and set off flares in the street.   </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CRUCIAL QUOTE</h2>



<p>Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SadiqKhan/status/1414384625032613889?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>&nbsp;there is “absolutely no place for racism in football or anywhere else.” Khan called on social media companies to “act immediately to remove and prevent this hate.”</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WHAT TO WATCH FOR</h2>



<p>British politicians from&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/OliverDowden/status/1414489436608466946?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">across</a>&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/AlexDaviesJones/status/1414471383065710594?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">political</a>&nbsp;spectrum said the online abuse underscores the need for stricter regulation for social media companies.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">KEY BACKGROUND</h2>



<p>England’s football players have been taking the knee before matches for the past year in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. The practice, which has led to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-57382945" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">booing</a>&nbsp;from crowds, has continued for Euro 2020 matches. England players Home Secretary Priti Patel&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/pritipatel/status/1414483365558951937?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>&nbsp;she is “disgusted” by the “vile racist abuse” the England players—”who have given so much for our country this summer”—have been subjected to on social media. In June, Patel&nbsp;<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/priti-patel-taking-knee-boo-england-b1865409.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defended</a>&nbsp;the right of fans to boo England players for taking the knee in protest of racism, describing it as “gesture politics.” Over the course of the tournament, fans and politicians alike have been quick to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/hypocrite-priti-patel-celebrates-after-24488499" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">accuse</a>&nbsp;Patel of hypocrisy when showing her support for the team. English football clubs, players and organizations have previously orchestrated social media boycotts to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2021-04-30/manchester-united-report-350-increase-in-online-abuse-towards-players-as-club-joins-social-media-boycott" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">protest</a>&nbsp;the abuse players face. Rashford has been&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/may/27/marcus-rashford-receives-racial-abuse-social-media-after-europa-league-loss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">open</a>&nbsp;about the racist abuse he faces on social media, which he has previously reported to the police.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FURTHER READING</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/fa-condemns-racist-abuse-players-following-englands-final-loss-2021-07-12/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FA condemns racist abuse of players after England&#8217;s Euro 2020 final loss</a> (Reuters)</p>



<p><strong><em>By </em></strong><em><strong>Robert Hart, Forbes Staff</strong></em></p>


Italy v England – UEFA Euro 2020: Final

Racist Abuse Targeted At Black England Players Denounced By U.K.’s Boris Johnson, FA And Prince William


<p id="h-topline"><strong>TOPLINE </strong>The British royal family gathered Saturday for the funeral service of Prince Philip inside St. George&#8217;s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle, the first time they have appeared together in public in more than a year.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-key-facts">KEY FACTS</h4>



<p>The funeral of Prince Philip, who died last week at age 99, was closed to the public and limited to just 30 people due to coronavirus-related restrictions.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Queen Elizabeth II, who was married to the Duke of Edinburgh for more than 73 years, sat alone during the service, donning a black face mask.</p>



<p>Prince Harry returned home for the services, making his <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/2021/04/10/prince-harry-to-attend-prince-phillips-funeral-but-meghan-will-not/?sh=260042cd2fe8">first trip</a> back to Windsor Castle since he and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped away from the royal family in early 2020.</p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312976618-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-50844" width="766" height="511" srcset="https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312976618-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312976618-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312976618-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312976618-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312976618-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px" /><figcaption>LONDON, ENGLAND &#8211; APRIL 17: An image from the funeral of HRH Prince Philip is displayed on the large screen at Piccadilly Circus on April 17, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. The Duke of Edinburgh travelled extensively during his Royal Naval service.  As Prince Consort to HM Queen Elizabeth II he visited 144 countries, he was fluent in French and German. The youth scheme he set up in 1956, The Duke of Edinburgh&#8217;s Award, is now held in 143 different countries. The Duke died, age 99, at Windsor Castle on April 9, 2021, and his funeral is held today, also at Windsor. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure></div>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312967287-1-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-50843" width="762" height="508" srcset="https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312967287-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312967287-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312967287-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312967287-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312967287-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px" /><figcaption>WINDSOR, ENGLAND &#8211; APRIL 17: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh&#8217;s Royal Navy cap sits on his coffin, which covered with His Royal Highness’s Personal Standard during the Ceremonial Procession during the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, England. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Leon Neal/WPA Pool/Getty Images  )</figcaption></figure></div>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312964630-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-50842" width="732" height="488" srcset="https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312964630-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312964630-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312964630-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312964630-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1312964630-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px" /><figcaption>WINDSOR, ENGLAND &#8211; APRIL 17: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales walks behind The Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin, covered with His Royal Highness’s Personal Standard, during the Ceremonial Procession during the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, England. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Hannah McKay/WPA Pool/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure></div>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232364208-1024x699.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-50839" width="783" height="534" srcset="https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232364208-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232364208-300x205.jpg 300w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232364208-768x524.jpg 768w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232364208-1536x1049.jpg 1536w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232364208.jpg 1828w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px" /><figcaption>TOPSHOT &#8211; The coffin of Britain&#8217;s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is laid onto a modified Land Rover Defender in the quadrangle ahead of the ceremonial funeral procession to St George&#8217;s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London, on April 17, 2021. &#8211; Philip, who was married to Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, died on April 9 aged 99 just weeks after a month-long stay in hospital for treatment to a heart condition and an infection. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure></div>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232362539-1024x640.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-50838" width="763" height="477" srcset="https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232362539-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232362539-300x188.jpg 300w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232362539-768x480.jpg 768w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232362539-1536x961.jpg 1536w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232362539-2048x1281.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px" /><figcaption>TOPSHOT &#8211; Britain&#8217;s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrives to attend the funeral ceremony of Britain&#8217;s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at St George&#8217;s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London, on April 17, 2021. &#8211; Philip, who was married to Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, died on April 9 aged 99 just weeks after a month-long stay in hospital for treatment to a heart condition and an infection. (Photo by CHRIS JACKSON / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure></div>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232357791-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-50833" width="736" height="491" srcset="https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232357791-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232357791-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232357791-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232357791-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232357791-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px" /><figcaption>Members of the armed forces take their positions during the funeral service of Britain&#8217;s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London, on April 17, 2021. &#8211; Philip, who was married to Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, died on April 9 aged 99 just weeks after a month-long stay in hospital for treatment to a heart condition and an infection. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure></div>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232358655-1024x699.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-50834" width="762" height="520" srcset="https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232358655-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232358655-300x205.jpg 300w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232358655-768x524.jpg 768w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232358655-1536x1049.jpg 1536w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232358655-2048x1398.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px" /><figcaption>WINDSOR, ENGLAND &#8211; APRIL 17: Queen Elizabeth II takes her seat during the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at St George&#8217;s Chapel at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, England. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Jonathan Brady &#8211; WPA Pool/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure></div>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232358729-1-1024x705.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-50845" width="738" height="508" srcset="https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232358729-1-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232358729-1-300x207.jpg 300w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232358729-1-768x529.jpg 768w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232358729-1-1536x1058.jpg 1536w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1232358729-1-2048x1411.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px" /><figcaption>WINDSOR, ENGLAND &#8211; APRIL 17: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry arrive for the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at St George&#8217;s Chapel at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, England. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Victoria Jones &#8211; WPA Pool/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure></div>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1303311639-1-882x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-50840" width="725" height="842" srcset="https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1303311639-1-882x1024.jpg 882w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1303311639-1-258x300.jpg 258w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1303311639-1-768x892.jpg 768w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1303311639-1-1323x1536.jpg 1323w, https://cms.forbesafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-1303311639-1-1764x2048.jpg 1764w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px" /><figcaption> (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage )</figcaption></figure></div>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">TANGENT:</h4>



<p>Prince Harry&#8217;s wife, Meghan Markle, did not attend the services. Markle, who is pregnant with the couple&#8217;s second child, was advised by her doctor to remain in California. She&nbsp;<a href="https://nypost.com/2021/04/17/meghan-markle-watched-funeral-on-tv-sent-handwritten-card/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reportedly</a>&nbsp;sent a handwritten note and a wreath to be laid for Prince Phillip inside St George’s Chapel Saturday.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">CRUCIAL QUOTE:&nbsp;</h4>



<p>&#8220;We have been inspired by his unwavering loyalty to our queen, by his service to the nation and the Commonwealth, by his courage, fortitude and faith,&#8221; Rev. David Conner, Dean of Windsor,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/17/world/prince-philip-funeral" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>&nbsp;during Saturday&#8217;s funeral service. &#8220;Our lives have been enriched through the challenges that he has set us, the encouragement that he has given us, his kindness, humor and humanity.&#8221;</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">BIG NUMBER:</h4>



<p>100. Philip was mere weeks away from celebrating his 100th birthday when he died peacefully at home last Friday.&nbsp;</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">FURTHER READING:</h4>



<p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/2021/04/10/prince-harry-to-attend-prince-phillips-funeral-but-meghan-will-not/?sh=260042cd2fe8">Prince Harry To Attend Prince Philip’s Funeral, But Meghan Will Not</a>&nbsp;(Forbes)&nbsp;</p>



<p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2021/04/09/uks-prince-philip-the-duke-of-edinburgh-dies-aged-99/?sh=438155db5e2e">‘Extraordinary Life And Work’: Tributes Pour In As U.K.’s Prince Philip Dies Aged 99</a> (Forbes)</p>



<p><em><strong>By <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/">Tommy Beer</a>, Forbes Staff</strong></em></p>


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Prince Philip’s Funeral, In Photos


<p>What kind of silver spoon was little&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/ceciliarodriguez/2019/05/08/meghan-harry-and-baby-the-first-photos-the-name-and-their-new-record" target="_blank">Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor</a>born with in his mouth? Probably a gold one. After all, his great-grandmother lives like a queen.</p>



<p>Only Elizabeth II can call several palaces home, don Cartier tiaras, own rare paintings, collect Thoroughbreds, and match endless colorful hats with a rainbow of outfits without being a billionaire. Her Majesty, who has worn the crown since 1953, lives the life of the ultrarich but is nowhere close to being one of the wealthiest in the world—or even her United Kingdom. The Queen’s nine-figure net worth—estimated at $500 million—lands her way below the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.forbes.com/billionaires/" target="_blank">2,153 billionaires on&nbsp;<em>Forbes</em>’list</a>&nbsp;this year. And yet she enjoys a lifestyle any of them would surely envy.</p>



<p> The 93-year-old directly owns some assets like Balmoral Castle in Scotland and Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, but many of her most valuable assets like Buckingham Palace are owned by a body called the Crown Estate.&nbsp; </p>



<p> If she were to possess the Crown Estate—which includes a myriad of properties in the U.K. and is owned by neither the government nor the royal family—as well as the Duchy of Lancaster (a private trust governed by the same ownership rules),&nbsp;<em>Forbes</em>&nbsp;estimates that the Queen would be the richest person in the U.K. (and the third-wealthiest woman in the world) with a net worth of more than $25 billion. And even that number doesn’t take into account the value of the Royal Collection Trust, which, with its Fabergé eggsand Rembrandt paintings, could be worth in excess of a billion dollars. </p>



<p> And she does earn a living. The Queen derives an annual income from the properties held by the $18 billion Crown Estate and the Duchy of Lancaster, a real estate trust dating back to 1265, that paid her $27 million (pretax) in fiscal year 2018 for personal expenses. The Sovereign Grant, which equals 25% of the income from the Crown Estate, goes toward the Queen’s official expenses, which include payroll, travel, housekeeping, maintenance costs and even IT expenses. (<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/theroyalfamily" target="_blank">She is on Instagram</a>, after all.) And none of that includes any winnings she earns betting on her beloved racehorses. </p>



<p>Naturally, Queen Elizabeth’s eldest son, Prince Charles, is not as wealthy as his mother—yet. The 70-year-old Prince of Wales derives his annual income from the Duchy of Cornwall, which manages a real estate trust that largely consists of 131,000 acres and more than<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://duchyofcornwall.org/assets/pdf/DuchyOfCornwallIAR2018.pdf" target="_blank">&nbsp;$450 million in commercial assets</a>&nbsp;within the U.K. The proceeds from Cornwall cover not only the annual expenses of Prince Charles but also of his two sons and their families: Prince William, the Duchess of Cambridge and their three children; and Prince Harry, his wife, Meghan Markle, and baby Archie. Though considerably more modern and down-to-earth than their grandmother, the young Windsors live like, well, royalty. In 2018, the families of William and Harry had $6.1 million in personal expenses, although the royals&#8217; official financial statements do not detail what those expenses were.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Despite the endless fascination with the royals around the world, there is a faction in the U.K. who believe the family is a burden on taxpayers. That’s not necessarily the case, however, according to Richard Haigh, the managing director of Brand Finance, a U.K.-based valuation company. “Last year, we valued the boost to the U.K. economy from Harry and Meghan’s royal wedding in Windsor at almost $1.5 billion,” Haigh told&nbsp;<em>Forbes</em>. And in its latest report on the monarchy from 2017, Brand Finance estimated that the family is responsible for more than $700 million in annual tourism.</p>



<p>In other words—everyone is royally flush.</p>



<p><strong><em>With additional reporting by&nbsp;Hayley C. Cuccinello,&nbsp;Ariel Shapiro&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kristin Tablang.</em></strong></p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Royal Family by the Numbers</strong></h3>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>REAL ESTATE</p></blockquote>



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<p><strong>$18.7 billion:&nbsp;</strong>The real estate owned in Great Britain by the Crown Estate and its Scottish counterpart. The Queen technically owns this portfolio of commercial and industrial properties, but she cannot sell any of it.</p>



<p><strong>$4.7 billion:&nbsp;</strong>According to Lenka Duskova of the Czech real estate agency Luxent, the value of Buckingham Palace, the 775-room residence of the United Kingdom’s sovereigns since 1837, would be worth a little bit more than Richard Branson. (Not that the royal family is looking to move.)</p>



<p><strong>$1.3 billion</strong>: The net assets of the Duchy of Cornwall, which spans 131,000 acres. Its portfolio&nbsp;include the Isles of Scilly, residential and commercial properties in London and Llwynywermod, the Welsh home of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles, the Duchess of Cornwall.</p>



<p><strong>$740 million:&nbsp;</strong>The net assets of the Duchy of Lancaster, which includes some 46,000 acres of land in England and Wales acquired by the Duchy over seven centuries, London’s Savoy Chapel (built in 1512), as well as limestone and sandstone quarries and a gypsum mine.</p>



<p><strong>$600 million:&nbsp;</strong>The value of Kensington Palace, the childhood home of Queen Victoria and the residence of young royals for more than three centuries, according to Luxent. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their three children live in Kensington Palace 1A, a 20-room, four-story “apartment.”</p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>GIVING BACK</p></blockquote>



<p><strong>$428.2 million</strong>: The profit turned by the Crown Estate in 2018, which was deposited into Britain’s Treasury rather than the Queen’s many purses.</p>



<p><strong>$145.6 million:&nbsp;</strong>The combined assets held by Prince Charles’ charities, which support economic, environmental and social causes in Britain and around the globe.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/79732254/960x0.jpg?fit=scale" alt="Diana, Princess of Wales with her sons, Prince William and Harry"/><figcaption>High Notes: Princes William and Harry received millions from Princess Diana&#8217;s estate when they turned 25.TIM GRAHAM/GETTY IMAGES</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>$46.7 million:&nbsp;</strong>The amount spent on charitable activities in 2018 by Prince Charles’ philanthropic organizations.</p>



<p><strong>$31.5 million:&nbsp;</strong>The value of Princess Diana’s estate at the time of her death, according to her will. The bulk of that sum went to her sons, Princes William and Harry, each of whom inherited a share on his 25th birthday. The remainder was split between her 17 godchildren and her former butler Paul Burrell, who received£50,000 (about $81,000).</p>



<p><strong>1,762</strong>: The number of offshore wind turbines that are part of the Crown Estate.</p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>LIFESTYLE</p></blockquote>



<p><strong>200 billion:&nbsp;</strong>The number of times the image of the Queen on U.K. postage stamps has been reproduced. The design has not changed since 1967 and is believed to be the most reproduced work of art in history.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/831924096/960x0.jpg?fit=scale" alt="Poltimore Tiara"/><figcaption>High Tiara: The Poltimore Tiara from the collection of the late Princess Margaret was auctioned in 2006.DANNY LAWSON/PA IMAGES VIA GETTY IMAGES</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>$17,627,021:&nbsp;</strong>Amount that the jewelry and Fabergé items from the collection of Princess Margaret brought in at Christie’s in 2006. The exquisite pieces included the Poltimore Tiara—made in 1870 by Garrard for Lady Poltimore, the wife of the second Baron Poltimore and Queen Victoria’s treasurer—which sold for $1.7 million.</p>



<p><strong>$2,423,050:&nbsp;</strong>The amount an unused Mauritius “Post Office” twopence from 1847 (No. 13)—which mirrors the piece widely regarded as&nbsp;<a href="https://postalmuseum.si.edu/queen's/rarities-list1.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the most valuable stamp</a>&nbsp;in the Royal Philatelic Collection (No. 14)—sold for in 1993. The prized collection—which has never been appraised—also boasts one of two 1854 Bermuda “Perot” stamps still in existence, the other having last sold for $340,000 in 1996.</p>



<p><strong>$2.2 million:&nbsp;</strong>Meghan Markle’s net worth based on her salary from&nbsp;<em>Suits</em>. The Duchess of Sussex starred as Rachel Zane on the legal drama for seven seasons and earned an estimated average of $57,500 per episode.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/960676594/960x0.jpg?fit=scale" alt="Prince Harry Marries Ms. Meghan Markle - Windsor Castle"/><figcaption>Here Comes the Bride: Meghan Markle heads to her wedding in the queen&#8217;s 1955 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV.MAX MUMBY/INDIGO/GETTY IMAGES</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>$1,039,758:</strong>&nbsp;The auction price of the 1955 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV belonging to Queen Elizabeth sold at Bonhams’ Goodwood Revival Sale in September 2018. The previous year, a bespoke 2001 Daimler Super V-8 commissioned by the Queen fetched $55,575—and in November 2016, Princess Diana’s beloved 1994 Audi Cabriolet sold for $59,500 at Silverstone Auctions’ NEC Classic Motor Show sale.</p>



<p><strong>$583,000:&nbsp;</strong>The total earnings of Queen Elizabeth’s champion horses in the past year, according to the British Horseracing Authority. The Queen’s most valuable horse of all time, Estimate—an Irish-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred that won the Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot in 2012 and the Ascot Gold Cup the following year—collected more than $487,000 in prize money before retiring to the Royal Stud at Sandringham in 2014.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/618251740/960x0.jpg?fit=scale" alt="Princess Diana Dancing with John Travolta"/><figcaption>White House Fever: John Travolta twirls Princess Diana around the dance floor with Nancy and Ronald Reagan in the background.&nbsp;CORBIS VIA GETTY IMAGES</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>$222,500:&nbsp;</strong>The amount a midnight-blue velvet Victor Edelstein evening gown Princess Diana wore to a 1985 state dinner at the White House hosted by President Reagan—where she famously danced with John Travolta—sold&nbsp;for at auction in 1997.</p>



<p><strong>$25,277:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.thomas-s.co.uk/uploaded/Policies/Fees_Charges_from_1_September_2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The cost of Prince George’s tuition</a>&nbsp;at Thomas’ Battersea for the 2019—2020 school year, inclusive of books and registration fees.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/106751835/960x0.jpg?fit=scale" alt="The British Crown Jewels In 1969"/><figcaption>Gem Dandy: The British Crown Jewels include the Sceptre (which belonged to Louis XVI), The Cup, Bracelets, Globe, Tiara and Royal Crown.GAMMA-KEYSTONE VIA GETTY IMAGES</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>23,578:&nbsp;</strong>The number of gemstones showcased in the Crown Jewels, which are housed in the Tower of London. The Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross has been used at every coronation since Charles II’s in 1661 and boasts the Cullinan I diamond, the largest top-quality cut white diamond in the world, weighing 530.2 carats.</p>



<p><strong>$7,500:</strong>&nbsp;How much a slice of cake from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton sold for at Julien’s Auctions in December 2014—four months after a slice of the five-tier fruitcake from Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer’s wedding sold for $1,375. The year before, a piece of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s 9-foot-tall, 500-pound cake sold for a relatively low $896.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>$3,900:</strong>&nbsp;The final price of a felt-and-velvet doll from 1935 once belonging to Princess Elizabeth, which sold in December 2018. The year prior, a pair of Deans Rag Book Co. Mickey and Minnie Mouse toys—given to Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret by their nanny Clara Allah Knight—fetched $1,164.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/576747043/960x0.jpg?fit=scale" alt="Princess Elizabeth And Corgi"/><figcaption>Dog Days: Princess Elizabeth with her pet corgi in 1944.&nbsp;LISA SHERIDAN/HULTON ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>1,306:&nbsp;</strong>The number of corgis registered in the U.K. in 1944, when Princess Elizabeth received one for her 18th birthday. Corgi registration jumped 56% that year and would continue to increase until 1960. The Queen’s influence over the corgi market is so great that when her last pup died in 2018, the Kennel Club temporarily placed the short-legged breed on its “At Risk” list.</p>



<p><strong>800:&nbsp;</strong>The number of royal warrant holders, which range from luxury brands such as Burberry to family-run saddle maker Abbey England. The royal warrants recognize those who supply goods or services to the royal family. Brand Finance estimates a royal warrant can contribute as much as 5% of a company’s revenue.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/5cd46c1c5218470008b042ac/960x0.jpg?fit=scale" alt="The Duke &amp; Duchess Of Sussex Pose With Their Newborn Son"/><figcaption>Set for Life: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex introduce Archie to the world.&nbsp;DOMINIC LIPINSKI/WPA POOL/GETTY IMAGES</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>7:</strong>&nbsp;The place in line Prince Harry’s newborn son, Archie, holds in the royal succession.</p>



<p>&#8211;<em>Deniz Cam; Forbes Staff </em></p>



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