Prince William and Cate Blanchett Visit Science Lab for Sustainable Fashion
- On June 19, 2025, Prince William and Cate Blanchett visited the Colorifix lab at Norwich Research Park to explore sustainable fashion innovation.
- Their visit followed Colorifix's 2023 recognition as an Earthshot Prize finalist for its DNA-based dyeing process that reduces water and chemical use.
- During the tour, they donned lab coats, engaged with staff including Sophie Vaud and Eleanor Howard, and observed the environmentally friendly fermentation dye method in detail.
- Prince William admitted he didn’t fully understand the meaning of the diagram, while Blanchett humorously wondered aloud if it might explode, demonstrating their active engagement with the process.
- The visit underscored the Earthshot Prize’s focus on fostering innovation for environmental solutions, with implications for advancing sustainable fashion globally.
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Prince William receives prominent support from Hollywood: Together with Cate Blanchett, he visits a biotechnology company in Norwich, UK, where the negative effects of dyeing methods in the textile industry could be improved in the future.

Cate Blanchett joins Prince William on lab tour
Prince William has been joined by a different Cate in official engagements, actress Cate Blanchett beside the Prince of Wales touring the laboratory of Earthshot Prize finalist, Colorifix.
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