In 1st speech as Prince of Wales, William champions wildlife

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Published October 4, 2022 10:49 AM

By DANICA KIRKA
Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Prince William has delivered his first speech as heir to the throne at a wildlife protection summit The choice of venue signals that the royal family will continue to champion environmental protection as King Charles III is forced to step back from front-line campaigning. William delivered the keynote speech at the United for Wildlife global summit in London, addressing some 300 representatives of law enforcement agencies, conservation groups and corporations that are working to combat the trade in illegal wildlife products such as elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn. The prince and his Royal Foundation created United for Wildlife in 2014 to protect endangered species from illegal trade.

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