Prince William and Princess Kate honoured in Time's Top 100 Philanthropy Awards
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been recognised by Time Magazine in its prestigious Top 100 Philanthropy Awards.
William, 42, and his wife Catherine, 43, have spent years working with charities and were praised by the publication for their efforts to 'modernise royal philanthropy' through social innovation and corporate partnerships.
In its citation about the pair, Time wrote: 'Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are less concerned with cultural preservation and more attuned to social issues, tackling homelessness and rural mental health through their Royal Foundation and spotlighting innovative solutions to climate change through the Earthshot Prize, an environmental award founded by William in 2020.'
The magazine added: 'Crucial to the Waleses' approach is aligning social imperatives with sound business strategies and building corporate alliances.'
William and Catherine's inclusion in the Time list marks a notable follow-up to Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, who were featured in Time 's Top 100 most influential people list in 2021.
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