A group of bright young minds got the royal treatment this week as they were invited to Windsor Castle to meet Prince William.

These incredible kids, winners of the Blue Peter Earthshot Prize, showcased their creative and inspiring ideas aimed at helping the planet.

A Special Invitation to Windsor Castle

Prince William, who has been a champion for environmental causes, welcomed the five young winners for a special reception at Windsor Castle.

The children had the opportunity to present their groundbreaking ideas to the future king and receive their official certificates.

More than just an awards ceremony, the event gave them a chance to ask Prince William questions about his passion for sustainability and discuss the importance of environmental action.

How the Blue Peter Earthshot Prize Came to Life

Back in September, the Prince of Wales teamed up with the beloved children’s show Blue Peter to launch a competition aimed at young environmentalists.

Open to children aged 5 to 15, the contest challenged them to think big and come up with innovative solutions to combat climate change and protect the Earth.

The competition was inspired by Prince William’s Earthshot Prize, a global initiative he founded in 2020 to encourage bold ideas for tackling environmental challenges.

With nearly 2,000 entries submitted from all over the UK, the judges had a tough time selecting just five winners.

Meet the Young Environmental Champions

Each winner came up with a unique and imaginative idea that could make a real difference in the fight against climate change:

Marni, 8, from London – Proposed a “family forest” initiative, where a tree is planted for every person in the UK.
Mia, 8, from North Yorkshire – Designed a system using algae ponds to clean polluted water and help reduce factory emissions.
Llewyn, 9, from Glasgow – Invented compostable glasses that measure carbon dioxide levels, encouraging people to take action against air pollution.
Ruby, 10, from Devon – Came up with the idea of solar-powered vans that provide refill stations, reducing plastic waste.
Annie, 12, from Milton Keynes – Developed “ocean bursts,” which function like bath bombs but release nutrients and calcium to help save coral reefs.

The creativity and passion behind these ideas left a lasting impression on Prince William, who spent time chatting with each of the winners.

A Hands-On Royal Moment

The event wasn’t just about handing out awards.

Prince William joined the young environmentalists for a classic “Here’s One I Made Earlier” moment, a well-loved segment from Blue Peter.

Together, they created Earthshot-themed eco-friendly bird feeders, showing that small, practical actions can also help the planet.

Presenting Ideas at the House of Commons

The winners didn’t just stop at Windsor Castle.

They were also invited to Speaker’s House in the House of Commons, where

they presented their ideas in front of a cross-party Environmental Committee. Speaker of the House, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, praised the children’s enthusiasm and creativity, saying their ideas were truly exciting and full of potential.

The Bigger Picture Behind the Earthshot Prize

Prince William launched the Earthshot Prize as a way to accelerate environmental solutions.

Since 2021, the initiative has awarded £15 million in prize money and secured an additional £50 million in support for winners and finalists.

The competition for adults has already brought forward groundbreaking projects, and now, through the Blue Peter Earthshot Prize, the younger generation is getting a chance to be part of the movement.

A Celebration of Young Changemakers

As part of their prize, the young winners received an exclusive Blue Peter competition winner’s badge, a special Earthshot book, and an invitation to a VIP filming experience with Blue Peter.

Most importantly, they had the honor of having their achievements recognized by Prince William himself.

The ideas and efforts of these young visionaries will be highlighted on Blue Peter today, Friday, February 7, on CBBC and BBC iPlayer—a moment of inspiration for kids across the UK to dream big and take action for the planet.

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