“Prince William Honors ‘Extraordinary’ Jane Goodall in Emotional Tribute After Her Death at 91 — ‘She Challenged Us All to Make a Difference’”

The world has just lost an icon with the passing of Jane Goodall — the legendary anthropologist and conservationist — at the age of 91. Amid widespread grief, Prince William spoke up, paying an emotional tribute to a woman he described as “extraordinary.” He stated that Goodall “challenged us all to take action to make a difference,” a legacy that transcends time.

William’s words evoked the long‐standing connection between the Royal Family and Goodall, from personal visits to global conservation projects. In his farewell message, he expressed gratitude not only for his own loss, but as a voice for an entire generation inspired by her work.

According to the article, Goodall died during a speaking tour in Los Angeles, and her institute confirmed she was 91. The piece also notes that the Prince of Wales shared a personal message via Instagram Stories, beginning:

“The world has lost an extraordinary voice with the passing of Dame Jane Goodall. Her boundless curiosity, compassion, and pioneering spirit transformed our understanding of the natural world.”

He added:

“She challenged us all to make a difference and inspired me and countless others to work to protect our planet.”

The message was signed simply “W,” indicating it was a personal tribute. The article also mentions that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released their own statement, calling Goodall a “visionary humanitarian, scientist, friend to the planet, and friend to us.” They observed:

“Her commitment to changing lives extends beyond what the world saw, and also to what we personally felt. She held our son, Archie, when he was first born, and showered love and care to those who were privileged to know her.”

Jane Goodall is survived by her son Hugo and three grandchildren. The article states that her discoveries as an ethologist revolutionized science, and that she was a tireless advocate for environmental protection and restoration. Many public figures — including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Al Roker, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus — are quoted as offering tributes, praising her as a hero, friend, and champion for the planet.