While Prince William has been inspiring young environmental leaders in Cape Town, one detail has captured royal fans’ hearts: a simple, beaded friendship bracelet on his wrist, spelled out with the word “Papa.”
The thoughtful gift from his children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, serves as a sweet reminder of family during his time apart.
During the inaugural Earthshot Prize Climate Leaders Youth Programme, the 42-year-old Prince of Wales spoke to 120 young environmentalists from Africa and Southeast Asia, encouraging them with the words, “You are going to change the world.” His motivational speech resonated deeply, but it was the bracelet that drew special attention as a symbol of his close bond with his kids.
Princess Charlotte, known for her playful side, has also been spotted sporting similar friendship bracelets. Recently, she even wore a Taylor Swift-inspired bracelet during her outing to Wimbledon with Princess Catherine, showing that this trend has become popular in the royal household.
On that same day, Prince George accompanied William to the Euro 2024 England-Spain match, proudly wearing a discreet blue friendship bracelet—a detail also seen in the family’s recent Instagram post celebrating George’s 11th birthday.
It seems friendship bracelets are becoming a family-wide trend. Even King Charles was recently seen with a neon bracelet peeking from his suit cuff during a visit to Guernsey, coinciding with Queen Camilla’s 77th birthday—a colorful nod to their bond.
In Cape Town, William’s bracelet keeps his family close to him. Six-year-old Prince Louis, known for his curiosity, has reportedly developed a fascination with his sister Charlotte’s belongings, adding a playful dynamic to their sibling relationships.
William shared a lighthearted story about this during a recent visit to Llanelli, South Wales, where he met 10-year-old Ruby Davies, who gifted him friendship bracelets and a book of postcards for his children. In a warm exchange, William thanked Ruby, saying, “They’re going to love those. You’ll see them out and about.” With a smile, he added, “I’ll keep them away from Louis because he’ll try to steal all his sister’s bits.”
