Prince William Mingles & Poses With Tusk Conservation Awards Winners & Finalists At Reception In London — Pics
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Nov. 23 2021, Published 12:19 p.m. ET
A fun night out! Prince William looked dapper in a blue suit when he mingled and met with Tusk Conservation Awards winners and finalists at a reception following the Tusk Conservation Awards ceremony in London on November 22.
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William, 39, looked like he was having a great time when he walked the yellow carpet.
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The dad-of-three was spotted shaking hands and meeting others at the event.
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"Tonight's annual Tusk Conservation Awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Africa’s leading wildlife protectors — those individuals who are on a mission to preserve Africa’s precious wildlife," a caption read via William and Kate Middleton's social media page.
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"Since launching the #TuskAwards in 2013, 29 rangers have been recognised for their dedication and bravery in risking their lives, day and night, on conservation’s frontline," the note continued.
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William couldn't help but crack up while speaking with others!
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People loved seeing the royal out and about.
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One person wrote, "So much color! I love that Prince William was part of the award ceremony. Congratulations to the all the winners. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽," while another added, "He will be an amazing King one day ♥️♥️."
A third user added, "Well done, Prince William. Absolutely an amazing cause to focus on and highlight. Excellent job✊👏👍."
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"What a night! The stories shared at last night’s #TuskAwards were hugely inspiring to every single person in the room," the organization wrote on Instagram.
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"Congratulations to our winners Julie Hanta, Suleiman Saidu and Simson Uri-Khob, and to our two Tusk Award finalists Caleb and Rachel. Your work gives us hope for a future in which wildlife can thrive. Thank you #ForAllYouDo 👏👏," he wrote.
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"Thanks also to The Duke of Cambridge for joining us to present the awards @dukeandduchessofcambridge," the message continued. "You can read all about last night's festivities and find out how you can catch the highlights of the ceremony at home on our website."
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According to the website, "For thirty years, Tusk has supported forward-thinking and successful conservation intervention in Africa. From the plains of the Serengeti to the rainforests of the Congo Basin, we’re working towards a future in which people and wildlife can both thrive across the African continent."
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William is outspoken about climate change and saving the planet, so clearly, this night was special for him.