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Prince William's Earthshot Prize Faces Epstein-Linked Controversy

2/13/2026

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Prince William's Earthshot Prize is under scrutiny after Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was linked to Jeffrey Epstein in Department of Justice files.
Experts say Prince William did not receive funding through this connection.
Republic has called for an investigation, claiming DP World donated at least $1.3 million to the Earthshot Prize.
William and Kate Middleton expressed concern for the victims and pledged to address the issue.

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Prince William's Earthshot Prize is under scrutiny after Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was linked to Jeffrey Epstein in Department of Justice files.
Experts say Prince William did not receive funding through this connection.
Republic has called for an investigation, claiming DP World donated at least $1.3 million to the Earthshot Prize.
William and Kate Middleton expressed concern for the victims and pledged to address the issue.