Prince William has shared how Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis influence his commitment to conservation. The Prince of Wales revealed that he often thinks about the legacy he will leave for them. In a special guest-edited issue of Country Life magazine, he reflected on his family life, love for the countryside and hopes for a better future for the next generation.
Prince William reflects on what George, Charlotte and Louis may ask about his conservation legacy
For the magazine’s Nov. 11 issue, William spent six months working on a nearly 300-page edition exploring his personal interests and passions. Reflecting on his children’s future, he wrote, “The places you love best are not the ones you preserve unchanged, but the ones you keep quietly improving.”
He also considered what his children might think of his efforts one day, adding, “One day, George, Charlotte and Louis may ask me what I did to help communities thrive…we didn’t simply imagine a better future, we helped build it, so that someone else could build further still.”
His commitment to conservation also connects with his work through the Earthshot Prize. Speaking to HELLO! ahead of last year’s awards ceremony, William explained, “As a father, I think constantly about the world my children will inherit. I want them to grow up surrounded by nature, opportunity and a sense of hope about the future.”
He further stressed the need for immediate action, saying, “But I also know that unless we act boldly now, that future is at risk. The Earthshot Prize is about turning the tide, about proving to our children that we are willing to fight for their tomorrow.”
Beyond conservation, William’s guest-edited issue offered a glimpse into family life with Catherine and their three children. He recalled their countryside walks with their two English cocker spaniels, Orla and Otto. Catherine’s brother, James Middleton, gifted Orla to the family in 2020, while Otto is one of her puppies.
The issue also explored William’s passion for football and his support for Aston Villa, which he described as his “second family.” Country Life Editor-in-Chief Mark Hedges also highlighted William’s love for his family, football and chocolate biscuit cake, a favorite introduced to him by his grandmother.
