UK royal Prince William will visit the UAE in February, with a programme that coincides with the country’s 50th anniversary and the UK National Day being held at Expo 2020 Dubai.
The visit is at the request of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and will be part of his first official visit to the UAE.
The National Day at Expo on February 10 will see the UK showcase the extraordinary talent from across the country. The prince will join these celebrations, which will also feature the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay, launched by the Queen from Buckingham Palace in October 2021, as it parades through the Expo site to visit Commonwealth National Pavilions.
The bond between the UK and the UAE is strong, and Prince William’s visit will highlight and build upon these links, as he has the opportunity to engage with young Emiratis, leaders from government and committed conservationists, a statement said.
It added that he attaches a particular importance to the natural world, a passion that was shared by the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
During the visit, Prince William will learn more about initiatives that provide protected areas for the unique flora and fauna of the region, and take the opportunity to highlight two Royal Foundation programmes: United for Wildlife and The Earthshot Prize.
United for Wildlife, established by Prince William in 2014, has been working in the region to help facilitate efforts to counter the trade in illegal wildlife, which poses an existential threat to the world’s most iconic species.
Countries all over the world, including the UAE, are making a collective effort to tackle this $150 billion criminal enterprise, and during his visit the prince will learn more about public-private partnerships in the UAE helping to achieve this.
The visit also provides an opportunity to showcase The Earthshot Prize on the world stage at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Expo 2020, along with DP World, is a Global Alliance Founding Partner of The Earthshot Prize – the huge global environment initiative founded by the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and established by Prince William.
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