Prince George gets "annoyed and confused" at how the roads near his school in London are full of litter, Prince William has revealed.
During an interview with BBC Newscast on BBC Sounds, the Duke of Cambridge said: "So George, at school recently, has been doing litter picking. I didn't realise, but talking to him the other day he was already showing that he was getting a bit confused.
"He was also a bit annoyed by the fact they went out litter picking one day and then the very next day they did the same route, same time, and pretty much all the same litter they picked up back again. And I think that, for him, he was trying to understand how and where it all came from."
Prince George may only be eight, but the Duke of Cambridge said he is "acutely aware" of the widened global warming worries and understands how the resources he uses at home impact the planet.
The Duke, who was speaking ahead of his environmental Earthshot Prize awards, added: "Charlotte is still a little bit young. She's still not quite sure. And actually Louis just enjoys playing outside the whole time. He lives outside. But I think it is slowly dawning on them that these things matter. I think when you're that young, you just want to have fun and enjoy it."
This comes after Prince William criticised space tourism, saying that the "world's greatest minds need to focus on trying to fix the Earth instead". His comments were made after Amazon founder Jeff Bezos flew Star Trek actor William Shatner into space on his Blue Origin jet — making him the oldest man to do so.
Last month, it was announced that the Duke will join forces with David Attenborough to present a new five-part landmark BBC documentary series, The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet, which will aim to give viewers reason to hope for a brighter future on planet Earth.
Running from Sunday 3rd October over two weeks on BBC One and iPlayer, the groundbreaking series looks past the problems we face and instead gives an insight into the coming sustainable revolution — highlighting all the good that is being done.
You can catch up on the first episode of The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet now on BBC iPlayer.
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10 eco-friendly Christmas crackers for your festive table
Kate Sproston Design Woodland Reusable Christmas Crackers
Made from natural linen and embroidered with satin thread, each reusable cracker is also finished with a pretty green ribbon. Fill them with special gifts, or use them as a place marker at your Christmas dinner table.
You can choose an individual cracker, or opt for a stylish set of two, four or six.
The Little Green Cracker Company Eco Christmas Crackers
Along with all the sustainability credentials, these crackers come with gifts your guests will actually use — including a mini soap bar, organic teas and flower seeds. We love the frosty foliage design over this green base, too.
William Morris At Home Festive Fabric Cracker Gift Set
Inspired by two William Morris Gallery archive designs, this wonderful reusable fabric cracker comes complete with a fragrance-free lip balm and clementine and clove scented hand cream, making it a great stocking filler idea or gift.
We simply adore how well the rich turquoise velvet bows pair with the extravagant print.
At £19.50 each, these reusable candy cane striped crackers are a little pricey, but they'll add an elegant touch to your Christmas table and will work with a range of Christmas themes over the years.
Made from linen, they come ready to fill with your own gifts.
Encased in these beautiful Christmas crackers sit an assortment of sweet wooden gifts. Plus, Tom Smith is supporting the Trussell Trust, a charity focused on putting an end to hunger and poverty throughout the UK, so you’ll not only be helping the environment but this fantastic cause, too.
LatterLux Personalised Eco Christmas Crackers
These handmade crackers can be personalised with a name or message in a choice of twelve different colours. These are fill-your-own, so you can add in something you know your loved ones will appreciate.
With a traditionally merry tartan design complemented with gold ribbons and snowflake detailing, these reusable crackers would work well on so many different dining tables.
You'll also be supporting a small business as you shop.
Looking to embrace a Scandi-inspired decor theme these year or prefer a more minimal table setting, then these cotton and linen crackers are perfect.
Available individually or in sets of two, four and six, each one features ribbon bows and an embroidered festive red motif.
Fortnum's has long been our go-to for luxury Christmas crackers and this year's selection hasn’t disappointed. In the brand’s signature Eau de Nil colouring, this set will bring a touch of elegance to any dinner table.
The gifts are sweet too: each cracker contains a recipe from Fortnum’s debut cookbook, along with a mini kitchen utensil to help you whip up a feast.
Inspired by the classic carol, these 12 Days of Christmas crackers depict everything from turtle doves to french hens. We're wooed by the whole set, thanks to the quaint illustrations and thoughtful metal gifts (including nail clippers and a yoyo).
John Lewis, which has committed to plastic-free crackers since 2020, has lots more charming designs on offer.
Lisa Joyner is the Deputy Daily Editor at House Beautiful UK and Country Living UK, where she's busy writing about home and interiors, gardening, dog breeds, pets, health and wellbeing, countryside news, small space inspiration, and the hottest properties on the market. Previously, she has written for Conde Nast Traveller, House & Garden and Marie Claire magazine. Lisa studied at University For The Creative Arts, where she completed a BA in Fashion Journalism.
