Billy Porter, Prince William, Princess Diana. Getty Photos (3)
Billy Porter gave Prince William the final word praise by evaluating him to his late mom, Princess Diana.
“He’s beautiful. He’s current,” Porter, 55, instructed Us Weekly solely on Thursday, November 7. “He jogs my memory of his mama when she was alive.”
He added, “His mom was a princess for the individuals. She cared concerning the planet. She cared concerning the individuals. That was one of many particular issues about Princess Diana. And that blood runs deep. It’s like she’s smiling down on heaven on him.”
Porter met William, 42, for the primary time when internet hosting the Earthshot Prize ceremony in Cape City, South Africa on Wednesday, November 6. The duo snapped a candy selfie throughout the ceremony as effectively.
“I don’t even keep in mind the way it occurred, however the Earthshot Prize — which is Prince William’s initiative for sustainability and international warming — they offer out 5 prizes yearly to outstanding human beings who’re doing essentially the most earth-shattering work to maintain our planet in many various areas,” Porter instructed Us. “I used to be referred to as to be the host, so I came visiting right here to Cape City.”
The 5 Earthshot Prize winners this 12 months included the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative (Kazakhstan), the Inexperienced Africa Youth Group (Ghana and Uganda), the Excessive Ambition Coalition for Nature and Individuals (International), Hold IT Cool (Kenya and Uganda) and Superior Thermovoltaic Programs (USA).
Porter gushed over the “inspiring” Earthshot Prize ceremony whereas chatting with Us.
“There’s a lot darkness and we don’t discuss concerning the mild sufficient, and that is all mild” he stated, “That is all hope. It’s been such an exquisite, hopeful, loving, compassionate area to be on this week. It’s very transferring.”
When chatting with William, the 2 caught to conversations concerning the Earthshot Prize and the finalists. The duo additionally went to a luncheon on Thursday, together with Heidi Klum and Winnie Harlow, to be taught extra concerning the eco-friendly contributions of Abalobi, which was an Earthshot Prize finalist final 12 months.
“We sat and chatted about how they’re utilizing — it’s smaller, it’s sustainable, it’s not overfishing,” the actor stated. “They’re attempting to unfold that every one by the African continent.”
When discussing his time in South Africa, Porter couldn’t assist however repeatedly reward the Prince of Wales.
“What I cherished about Diana and about Prince William — and his brother [Prince Harry] — is that they really use their powers for good,” the actor shared. “If you’re birthed right into a privilege like none different, it’s good. It’s stunning to see them use their powers for good.”