01of 19Testing 1, 2, 3Mike Coppola/Getty Images for EarthshotCheck, check! Crews prepped for the “Oscars for the Earth” before the festivities began MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston last Friday.
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Testing 1, 2, 3
Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Earthshot
Check, check! Crews prepped for the “Oscars for the Earth” before the festivities began MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston last Friday.
02of 19Center StageMike Coppola/Getty Images for EarthshotProduction staff stepped into center stage before hundreds of guests took their seats to hear the Earthshots awarded across five flagship categories: Clean Our Air, Protect and Restore Nature, Fix Our Climate, Build a Waste-Free World and Revive Our Oceans
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Center Stage
Production staff stepped into center stage before hundreds of guests took their seats to hear the Earthshots awarded across five flagship categories: Clean Our Air, Protect and Restore Nature, Fix Our Climate, Build a Waste-Free World and Revive Our Oceans
03of 19Dream TeamMike Coppola/Getty Images for EarthshotClara Amfo of BBC Radio welcomedDaniel Dae Kimto the hosting ropes! The stars laughed together backstage before the big night, which was Amfo’s second time presenting the Earthshot ceremony.
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Dream Team
Clara Amfo of BBC Radio welcomedDaniel Dae Kimto the hosting ropes! The stars laughed together backstage before the big night, which was Amfo’s second time presenting the Earthshot ceremony.
04of 19Camera ReadyChris Jackson/Getty Images for EarthshotOscar winner Rami Malek, who presented the award for Fix Our Climate, looked sharp as he posed on the green carpet.
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Camera Ready
Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Earthshot
Oscar winner Rami Malek, who presented the award for Fix Our Climate, looked sharp as he posed on the green carpet.
05of 19Bend It…Chris Jackson/Getty Images for EarthshotDavid Beckham was a last-minute addition to the night’s lineup, helping to bring some extra sparkle to the awards show.
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Bend It…
David Beckham was a last-minute addition to the night’s lineup, helping to bring some extra sparkle to the awards show.
06of 19…Like BeckhamChris Jackson/Getty Images for EarthshotThe soccer star took the stage to announce the winner of the category Build a Waste Free World.
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…Like Beckham
The soccer star took the stage to announce the winner of the category Build a Waste Free World.
07of 19All SmilesPrince William and Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/Getty Images for EarthshotPrince Williamand Princess Kate sat front and center at the event, leaning into each other to talk at points between the action.
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All Smiles
Prince William and Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Earthshot
Prince Williamand Princess Kate sat front and center at the event, leaning into each other to talk at points between the action.
08of 19Backstage ViewMike Coppola/Getty Images for EarthshotChloe x Halle had some help moving around behind the scenes, as both sisters were wearing voluminous dresses. They took the stage to perform a rendition of “Feeling Good.”
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Backstage View
Chloe x Halle had some help moving around behind the scenes, as both sisters were wearing voluminous dresses. They took the stage to perform a rendition of “Feeling Good.”
09of 19Hosts with the MostChris Jackson/Getty Images for EarthshotDaniel Dae Kim and Clara Amfo were the evening’s hosts, both embracing “pre-loved outfits” to keep with the event’s sustainability theme.“I’ve been wearing the same socks for a week,” Kim joked.
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Hosts with the Most
Daniel Dae Kim and Clara Amfo were the evening’s hosts, both embracing “pre-loved outfits” to keep with the event’s sustainability theme.
“I’ve been wearing the same socks for a week,” Kim joked.
10of 19Welcome to BostonChris Jackson/Getty Images for EarthshotMayor Michelle Wu, who joinedPrince Williamand Princess Kate on several outings during their three-day visit to Boston, took the stage, of which all the elements are fully sustainable and were gifted to the city of Boston after the show.
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Welcome to Boston
Mayor Michelle Wu, who joinedPrince Williamand Princess Kate on several outings during their three-day visit to Boston, took the stage, of which all the elements are fully sustainable and were gifted to the city of Boston after the show.
11of 19Shine OnMike Coppola/Getty Images for EarthshotChloe Bailey was all smiles during the ceremony.
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Shine On
Chloe Bailey was all smiles during the ceremony.
12of 19A Special AppearanceChris Jackson/Getty Images for EarthshotPrince Williamand Princess Kate watched as Sir David Attenborough opened the show with a video message.
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A Special Appearance
Prince Williamand Princess Kate watched as Sir David Attenborough opened the show with a video message.
13of 19Star PowerMike Coppola/Getty Images for EarthshotDavid Beckham caught the light as he left the stage.
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Star Power
David Beckham caught the light as he left the stage.
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Speaking from the Heart
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Big Finale
16of 19Job Well DoneMike Coppola/Getty Images for EarthshotEllie gave a smile as she finished her performance of “Still Falling for You.”
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Job Well Done
Ellie gave a smile as she finished her performance of “Still Falling for You.”
17of 19"Sense of Relief"Chris Jackson/Getty Images for EarthshotPhotographer Chris Jackson tells PEOPLE of this candid moment afterPrince Williamgave his speech, “These kind events are always quite nerve-wracking, and there was a sense of relief afterwards. It’s clear the Princess is very proud of what William has achieved with this. It was great to see how much pride she has for her husband and what he’s achieved and is achieving – because we still have eight more years to go.“Jackson adds, “It’s nice to document these behind the scenes as you get this genuine emotion. They are genuine moments, and she’s clearly proud of him and it’s great to capture the reality of their relationship.”
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“Sense of Relief”
Photographer Chris Jackson tells PEOPLE of this candid moment afterPrince Williamgave his speech, “These kind events are always quite nerve-wracking, and there was a sense of relief afterwards. It’s clear the Princess is very proud of what William has achieved with this. It was great to see how much pride she has for her husband and what he’s achieved and is achieving – because we still have eight more years to go.”
Jackson adds, “It’s nice to document these behind the scenes as you get this genuine emotion. They are genuine moments, and she’s clearly proud of him and it’s great to capture the reality of their relationship.”
18of 19Selfie TimeChris Jackson/Getty Images for Earthshot"I love that moment as the guest had asked for a photo,” Jackson says of the candid shot taken during a reception after the awards. “They were happy to pose for her. They were enjoying the evening – they spoke to a lot of people at the reception. It is a cause that’s close to the Prince’s heart, and he recognizes getting the right people on board and taking the time to talk to them.”
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Selfie Time
“I love that moment as the guest had asked for a photo,” Jackson says of the candid shot taken during a reception after the awards. “They were happy to pose for her. They were enjoying the evening – they spoke to a lot of people at the reception. It is a cause that’s close to the Prince’s heart, and he recognizes getting the right people on board and taking the time to talk to them.”
19of 19That’s a Wrap!Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Earthshot"They left the building to huge cheers to the crowd who had stayed behind,” Jackson recalls. “They looked relaxed and happy it had all gone well. These are a culmination of many meetings and planning and organization, so after the event it was a weight off their shoulders as it had gone so well.”
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That’s a Wrap!
“They left the building to huge cheers to the crowd who had stayed behind,” Jackson recalls. “They looked relaxed and happy it had all gone well. These are a culmination of many meetings and planning and organization, so after the event it was a weight off their shoulders as it had gone so well.”
source: people.com
