As he motivates the upcoming generation of environmental leaders, Prince William is making waves in Cape Town. The 42-year-old Prince of Wales participated in the first-ever Earthshot Prize Climate Leaders Youth Program alongside 120 young environmentalists from Southeast Asia and Africa.

William’s inspirational remarks, “You are going to change the world,” struck a deep chord with the young activists who were eager to address the climate crisis.

Despite his complete dedication to his role, Prince William’s adorable friendship bracelet, which was delicately beaded with the word “Papa,” caught the attention of royal fans worldwide.

As a charming memento of his family during his time away from them, the considerate item is thought to have been a gift from his three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

Despite its simplicity, the bracelet conveys a lot about William’s strong relationship with his kids. Known for her playful nature, Princess Charlotte has been seen sporting similar friendship bracelets. She even wore one that was inspired by Taylor Swift when she recently went to Wimbledon with her mother, Princess Catherine. Friendship bracelets appear to be the newest fashion in the royal family, giving their public appearances a charming and intimate touch.

The family seems to be getting caught up in the bracelet craze. Prince George proudly wore a subtle blue friendship bracelet on his left wrist as he accompanied his father to the Euro 2024 England-Spain match on the same day that Charlotte and her mother enjoyed Wimbledon.

Fans were given another look at the bracelet through an Instagram story, and the item was featured in a recent family portrait commemorating George’s eleventh birthday. It appears that the young royals have come to love this little memento, which gives their otherwise formal clothing a little personality.

The trend has even been adopted by King Charles himself. In a charming homage to the family’s close ties, the King was seen wearing a neon bracelet that was discreetly visible from the cuff of his suit while on a trip to Guernsey. Perhaps a charming reminder of his family on that special day, the bracelet, a splash of color against his grey suit, was a fitting tribute to Queen Camilla’s 77th birthday.

Back in Cape Town, William’s bracelet acted as a kind memento of his three kids, each of whom had a special place in his heart. There is a hint of sibling rivalry in the mix because Prince Louis, the youngest son, is six years old and has become fascinated with his sister Charlotte’s possessions.

Prince William recently gave a 10-year-old student named Ruby Davies a humorous look into family life while out for a walkabout in Llanelli, South Wales. Ruby had given him a thoughtful book of postcards from her school and friendship bracelets for George, Charlotte, and Louis.

William thanked Ruby in an affectionate and open manner, saying, “Thank you so much, Ruby. They’re going to love those. You’ll see them out and about.” Then, with a grin, he added, “I’ll keep them away from Louis because he’ll try and steal all his sister’s bits.”