WFN Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal gave a speech to some 400 guests at the 2013 Whitley Awards Ceremony, held at the Royal Geographical Society in London on May the 2nd. In her speech, Her Royal Highness acknowledged the importance of the long term commitment of the Whitley Award winners to conservation at the grassroots.
WFN Founder, Edward Whitley’s speech looked back at the inspiration behind the founding of the Whitley Awards and their growth during their first 20 years.