Her Majesty Queen Rania as one of the founding council members of Earthshot Prize met with the Top 15 finalists of the 1st edition of the Earthshot Prize Awards via webcam right before the awards which was held at Alexandra Palace on Sunday October 17th.

The EarthShot Prize was created by His Royal Highness Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge through the Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Inspired by the late American President John F. Kennedy's moonshot 

Her Majesty spoke with Hello! UK Magazine saying she was "When it comes to saving our planet, giving up is simply not an option," adding she is "humbled and honoured" to be a part of "William's visionary Earthshot Prize. Adding that she was “humbled and honoured” by the opportunity to help in the decision-making process for the prestigious award.

"Prince William's visionary Earthshot Prize, which I am humbled and honoured to be part of, is a launching pad for groundbreaking green ideas. It will invest in the activists and innovators seeking to restore nature, clean our air, revive our oceans, reduce waste and repair our climate. It will connect environmental leaders with business leaders, providing the capital and platform they need to maximise their impact and bring solutions to scale."

Speaking about the climate condition in the Middle East, Her Majesty said this, "In the Middle East, the last few years have seen more than their share of emergencies: conflicts, a refugee crisis and a global pandemic, to name a few. And this summer, our long-simmering climate emergency seemed to reach its boiling point. Many Middle Eastern countries are experiencing record-breaking heatwaves, punishing droughts, tropical cyclones and unprecedented forest fires. The region is warming at twice the global average, with scientists predicting 4 ̊C rise in average temperatures by 2050."

Screenshot: Earthshot Prize/Youtube

While saying this about the situation in Jordan, "For me, climate change hits close to home. My country, Jordan, is one of the four driest nations in the world, and we share our limited water supplies with a significant refugee population. With rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns, scientists predict Jordan will receive even less rain in the years to come. Already, local crops are suffering, dams are running dry, and the Dead Sea is shrinking.

Look Details:

For the videocall, she is wearing GABRIELA HEARST Cruz plissé cotton and silk-blend shirt. Paired with HIROTAKA Bumblebee Akoya Pearl Earring and Toggle Pearl Chain Earrings