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Prince Williamshared the innovative inspiration behind his ownEarthshotinitiative:President John F. Kennedy.
Since the prince was a boy, the iconic American president has been a subject of fascination thanks to Kennedy’s historically boldMoonshotmission to send a man to space in record time.
“Humans have an extraordinary capacity to set goals and strive to achieve them,” William shared in aTED Talkreleased Monday as part of a countdown to his Earthshot Prize ceremony in October.
But Kennedy inspired people “to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills. In taking that giant leap for mankind, the team behind the Moonshot united millions of people around the world — that this crazy ambition wasn’t so crazy after all.”
John F. Kennedy.Bettmann/ Getty
According to the Duke of Cambridge, this kind of ambition continues to be critical as we “start this new decade knowing that it is the most consequential period in history.”
Prince William looking out over London from Alexandra Palace.Kensington Palace
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Like his father,Prince Charles, William has long been outspoken about environmental issues.
And on Monday, he urged, “We must harness the spirit of human ingenuity and purpose on and turn it with laser-sharp focus and urgency on the most pressing challenge we have ever faced: Repairing our planet.”
source: people.com
