London: Prince William and Princess Kate have been honoured in TIME Magazine's Top 100 Philanthropy Awards, recognized for their modern and socially conscious approach to royal charity work. TIME praised the Prince and Princess of Wales for shifting focus away from tradition and toward urgent societal issues like homelessness and mental health, especially in rural communities.
Kate has led several initiatives under the Royal Foundation, including the Shaping Us campaign and a Business Taskforce for Early Childhood. These efforts partner with companies such as Deloitte, Lego, and Co-op to promote early years development.
Meanwhile, William continues to champion environmental causes through the Earthshot Prize, now entering its fifth year, which awards £5 million annually to global eco-projects. His anti-homelessness campaign, Homewards, collaborates with brands like Pret-a-Manger and NatWest to drive systemic change.
In a speech during the Earthshot Awards in Cape Town, William emphasized that his mission is about "impact, philanthropy, collaboration, and helping people." TIME highlighted the couple's ability to blend social purpose with strategic business alliances.
Their inclusion in the philanthropy list follows Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's appearance on TIME's list of most influential people in 2021.
While the Sussexes continue their philanthropic work through the Archewell Foundation, Harry recently stepped down from Sentebale amid ongoing personal and public challenges.
The Waleses' recognition by TIME reflects a new era of royal engagement driven by innovation and impact.
