Prince William’s Latest Documentary Is the ‘Dose of Urgent Optimism We Need’ — and Airs Soon!

Mar. 15, 2025

Prince William, Prince Of Wales during a visit to Simon Community on Nov. 14, 2024 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.Photo:Jason Cairnduff - Pool/Getty

Jason Cairnduff - Pool/Getty

Prince Williamhas a new documentary coming out this month.

The Prince of Wales’The Earthshot Reportwill air on the BBC on Sunday, Dec. 15 and PBS on Wednesday, Dec. 18, according to a press release from The Earthshot Prize, the environmental initiative that William, 42, founded in 2020.

President and Founder of the Earthshot Prize, Prince William, Prince of Wales on stage during the 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony on Nov. 6, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa.Chris Jackson/Getty

Chris Jackson/Getty

“At a time when there is so much pessimism about the environment,The Earthshot Reportis the dose of urgent optimism we need,” said Hannah Jones, CEO of The Earthshot Prize. “We are proud to be able to amplify the inspiring stories of Earthshot innovators and showcase the growing global movement of climate creativity they are leading. We are honored to collaborate with the BBC and PBS to bring these compelling stories of Earthshot innovators and entrepreneurs to millions of people across the globe.”

Hannah Waddingham and Prince William, Prince of Wales attend the 2023 Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony on Nov. 7, 2023 in Singapore.Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Earthshot

Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Earthshot

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Catherine, Princess of Wales (L) and Prince William, Prince of Wales (R) attend “The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance” ceremony at Royal Albert Hall, in London, on Nov. 9, 2024 as part of the Remembrance Day commemorating the end of World War I.CHRIS J RATCLIFFE/POOL/AFP via Getty

CHRIS J RATCLIFFE/POOL/AFP via Getty

The Earthshot Reportwill air at 5 p.m. GMT on Dec. 15 and at 8 p.m. EST on Dec. 18 and is part of a busy month of December for the Prince of Wales, who will help host the Amir of Qatar beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 3 and will close the week attending wifeKate Middleton’sTogether at Christmascarol concertat Westminster Abbey on Friday, Dec. 6.

source: people.com