Prince William Attends Tusk Conservation Awards Solo

Prince William attended the 2026 Tusk Conservation Awards on his own, Hello! magazine reported on 11 November 2026.

William is the patron of Tusk, the wildlife conservation charity behind the awards. A patron is a senior supporter who lends their name and profile to an organisation. In past years he has been joined at the awards by the Princess of Wales and Zara Tindall, his cousin. This year he attended without them.

Two other cousins were present in support of him. Lady Eliza Spencer and Lady Amelia Spencer attended the awards in support of their cousin, according to the same report.

The awards have three categories. The Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa is one. The Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa is another. The third is the Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award, which recognises people who protect wildlife in the field.

Tusk's awards focus on conservation work in Africa, and the three categories reflect that focus. The Prince William Award carries his name, while the other two are named for the charity itself.