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Prince William's passionate speech on the illegal ivory trade

Prince William is taking illegal ivory trade by the horns.

The Duke of Cambridge is urging world influencers to do more to combat innocent elephant poaching.

Wills passionately addressed guests at a charity event for Tusk in London to raise awareness about the plight of Africa’s wildlife.

Prince William gave a call-to-action speech in London about stopping poachers. Photo: Getty Images
Prince William gave a call-to-action speech in London about stopping poachers. Photo: Getty Images

"We cannot undo the mistakes of the past but we can and must take more responsibility for the decisions we make today," William said.

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The Duke of Cambridge said he couldn't bare the thought of having to explain to his children, "why we lost this battle when we had the tools to win it," speaking about the endangered African Elephant.

But all hope is not lost and, "we can do something," the Prince said, who is an avid supporter of the charity.

The Prince wants world leaders to do more. Photo: Getty Images
The Prince wants world leaders to do more. Photo: Getty Images

"If we are to succeed we must do more. We must do it faster and do it better, but most importantly, we must do it together," he said.

The African Elephant could become extinct if nothing is done. Photo: Getty Images
The African Elephant could become extinct if nothing is done. Photo: Getty Images

The 34-year-old's moving speech comes prior to Johannesburg's Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora in South Africa commencing September 24.

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