Prince William pictured at Cape Town International Airport as Princess Kate remains in UK

The royal was seen getting into a Range Rover waiting for him at the airport.

Prince William is set to visit South Africa for the inaugural Earthshot Prize Climate Leaders Youth Programme.

The Prince will engage with 120 young environmentalists from Africa and Southeast Asia, discussing their sustainability projects and experiences.

This programme aims to develop vital leadership skills and networking opportunities for future climate leaders.

Participants, aged 18-35, were selected from a pool of 1800 applications from 50 African countries, with an additional 20 youth joining from Asia.

Prince William will meet with members of the Youth Programme during the first official engagement of his four-day visit.

He will join three conversations with groups of young people on the rooftop, learning about their sustainability projects and experiences.

The discussions will be facilitated by Earthshot Partner, Common Purpose.

The programme brings together an international community of young visionaries committed to forging a sustainable future.

Prince William will explore how he and The Earthshot Prize can support these youth leaders in their mission to save the planet.

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The Prince of Wales issued a new statement upon his arrival in South Africa today.

He wrote on social media: "Molweni Cape Town, it's great to be back in South Africa!

"What a week ahead we have here for the fourth annual @EarthshotPrize Awards and the @united4wildlife Summit.

"We can't wait to share it with you."