William arrived at Jewel, a nature-themed complex at Changi Airport, and was met with cheers from hundreds of people as he waved from a balcony.
The Prince of Wales with Sim Ann, Singapore’s senior minister of state for foreign affairs and senior minister of state for national development, at the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, the Rain Vortex, as he arrives at Jewel Changi Airport in
The prince, wearing a dark navy suit, was met with cheers from hundreds of people waiting below as he appeared on a balcony with Sim Ann, Singapore’s senior minister of state for foreign affairs and senior minister of state for national development, at the HSBC Rain Vortex, the world’s largest and tallest indoor waterfall.
Speaking ahead of William’s arrival, Amna Yaacob, who was waiting in the crowd, said: “I’m so excited and shocked, I had no idea Prince William was coming.”The prince said Singapore’s “bold vision to be a leader for environmental innovation sets the standard for others to follow”.He added: “I am grateful to the Singaporean people for hosting us this week.
It was also chosen in recognition of the Tembusu sapling the late Queen planted at Jurong Hill during her visit to Singapore in 1972.The prince was shown the tree by the chief executive of Jewel, James Fong. Performers will include Bebe Rexha, Bastille and OneRepublic, and Earthshot Prize Council member Sir David Attenborough will make a video appearance during the broadcast.
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