The Duke of Cambridge has been announced as patron of two wildlife conservation charities, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) and The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), taking over the roles from The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

The Queen served as the FFI's patron for almost seven decades, whilst The Duke of Edinburgh worked with the BTO for over 30 years, and Prince William's new patronages align with his 'longstanding work around conservation and support for communities protecting their natural environment for future generations'.