Prince William celebrated his birthday with a series of reflections and tributes.
The Prince shared highlights of his long-standing conservation work with United for Wildlife and received warm messages from across the public sphere, including his beloved football club, Aston Villa.
He posted a personal message remembering a major milestone in his environmental advocacy, writing that “ten years ago” the United for Wildlife Buckingham Palace Declaration brought together the global shipping industry in a joint effort to close trafficking routes used in the illegal wildlife trade.
William said the initiative has continued to evolve, adding that at this year’s London Climate Action Week, United for Wildlife is now helping to “set the course for the years to come.”
He highlighted the importance of collaboration, innovation and bold action, and urged continued efforts to make wildlife conservation a shared global responsibility.
In addition to the conservation milestone, the Prince also received a birthday tribute from Aston Villa, the football club he has long supported.
Westminster Abbey has joined in commemorating the Prince of Wales’s birthday, sending warm wishes and announcing a special tribute in his honour.
“Wishing the Prince of Wales a very happy birthday today,” the Abbey tweeted, writing that the bells will ring at 12.30pm as part of the celebrations.
