Prince William Engages in Hands-On Science During Visit to Earthshot Finalist NatureMetrics

The prince joined schoolchildren in DNA sampling activities and toured the lab of the environmental data company in Guildford.

Prince William visited NatureMetrics, a 2024 Earthshot Prize finalist, to learn about its environmental DNA (eDNA) technology for biodiversity monitoring.
During the visit, William participated in a demonstration with schoolchildren, playfully spraying pond water at journalists, which he described as 'the best day of my life.'
NatureMetrics uses eDNA sampling to map biodiversity across ecosystems, helping organizations make informed conservation and sustainability decisions.
The company has over 600 clients in 110 countries and recently secured $25 million in funding with support from the Earthshot Prize's investment platform.
The visit highlights Prince William's commitment to environmentalism and the Earthshot Prize's mission to scale innovative solutions for planetary restoration.