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Messi's 10th hat trick raises total to 112 international goals as Argentina wins World Cup qualifier

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Messi's 10th hat trick raises total to 112 international goals as Argentina wins World Cup qualifier
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Messi's 10th hat trick raises total to 112 international goals as Argentina wins World Cup qualifier

2024-10-16 13:33 Last Updated At:13:40

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his 10th international hat trick to raise his career total to 112 goals and also had a pair of assists to lead Argentina over Bolivia 6-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

After missing a pair of October qualifiers while recovering from a right ankle injury sustained in the Copa America, Messi played the entire match before raucous fans at Estadio Monumental who chanted his name after he opened the scoring in the 19th minute.

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Brazil's Raphinha, left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal from the penalty spot against Peru during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Brazil's Raphinha, left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal from the penalty spot against Peru during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Brazil's Rodrygo, left, is challenged by Peru's Luis Advincula during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Brazil's Rodrygo, left, is challenged by Peru's Luis Advincula during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Referee Esteban Ostojich points to the penalty spot after a VAR review to grant Brazil a penalty during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Peru at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Referee Esteban Ostojich points to the penalty spot after a VAR review to grant Brazil a penalty during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Peru at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Brazil's Luiz Henrique celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal against Peru during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Brazil's Luiz Henrique celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal against Peru during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, celebrates with teammate Thiago Almada after scoring his side's fifth goal against Bolivia during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, celebrates with teammate Thiago Almada after scoring his side's fifth goal against Bolivia during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)

Argentina's Lionel Messi scores his side's sixth goal against Bolivia during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Argentina's Lionel Messi scores his side's sixth goal against Bolivia during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Argentina's player celebrate after Lionel Messi scored their sixth goal against Bolivia during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Argentina's player celebrate after Lionel Messi scored their sixth goal against Bolivia during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Uruguay's Nahitan Nandez, left, and Ecuador's Alan Minda compete for the ball during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

Uruguay's Nahitan Nandez, left, and Ecuador's Alan Minda compete for the ball during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

Uruguay's coach Marcelo Bielsa reacts during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Ecuador at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

Uruguay's coach Marcelo Bielsa reacts during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Ecuador at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

Chile's coach Ricardo Gareca gestures during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Colombia at the Metropolitano Roberto Melendez stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Chile's coach Ricardo Gareca gestures during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Colombia at the Metropolitano Roberto Melendez stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Colombia's Luis Diaz celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Chile during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at the Metropolitano Roberto Melendez stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Colombia's Luis Diaz celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Chile during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at the Metropolitano Roberto Melendez stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Argentina's Lionel Messi looks on during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Bolivia at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Argentina's Lionel Messi looks on during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Bolivia at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez, celebrates with teammate Lionel Messi after scoring his side's 2nd goal against Bolivia during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez, celebrates with teammate Lionel Messi after scoring his side's 2nd goal against Bolivia during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Messi added goals in the 84th and 86th minutes. The 37-year-old is second on the career scoring list behind the 133 of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo.

Rival Brazil and under-pressure coach Dorival Júnio got some relief with a convincing performance in a 4-0 home win against Peru.

Argentina leads South American qualifying with 22 points after 10 matches, three points clear of second-place Colombia, who beat Chile 4-0. Uruguay, which earlier had a goalless draw with Ecuador, and Brazil have 16 points each, with the Uruguayans in third place on goal difference.

Ecuador and Paraguay follow with 13 points apiece, with Ecuadorians fifth on goal difference.

The top six teams secure automatic berths in the 2026 World Cup. The seventh-place team, currently Bolivia, will play in an international playoff for a spot in the tournament.

Two more rounds will be played in November.

Messi's first goal came after a mistake by a Bolivian defender, who missed a pass and allowed Messi to run freely and finish unchallenged in front of goalkeeper Billy Viscarra. Messi assisted on Lautaro Martínez's 43rd-minute goal and gave a decisive pass once again Julián Álvarez scored in the third minute of first-half stoppage time.

Thiago Almada in the 69th minute off a low cross by Nahuel Molina before Messi had great finishing touches from the edge of the area.

“We enjoyed this, we are happy to be here playing in Argentina,” said Messi, who once again refused to say whether he will play in the next World Cup in 2026. “This could be one of the last (matches in front of the Argentinian crowd).”

Bolivia, which is seeking to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 30 years, remains in contention with 12 points.

This month's rounds of South American qualifying were important for coach Dorival Júnior. His team was knocked out in the quarterfinals of the latest Copa America and was struggling against rivals it used to beat easily, such as Paraguay and Venezuela.

Júnior's chances of success seemed low in matches against Chile and Peru due to injuries affecting several of his starters; goalkeeper Alisson, defender Éder Militão and striker Vinicius Júnior were all out. But a last-minute win against the Chileans and a convincing display against the Peruvians will give the Brazil coach some relief.

Raphinha scored from the spot twice to put Brazil in front in Brasilia, the first in the 38th minute and the second in the 54th.

Substitute Andreas Pereira made more than 60,000 fans at the National Stadium gasp when he scored with a volley in the 71st minute. Another substitute, Luiz Henrique, scored for the second consecutive match for the national team with a classy shot from the edge of the box.

“These were two matches that we controlled well,” Raphinha said. “We are far from perfection, but we are on the right track.”

Chile's loss to Colombia has placed the job of coach Ricardo Gareca at risk. Davinson Sánchez, Luis Díaz, Jhon Durán and Luis Sinistierra scored the goals for Colombia. Chile is in last place in the qualifying group with only five points.

Paraguay beat Venezuela 2-1 and moved into a qualifying position in the standings. Jon Aramburo opened the scoring for the visitors in the 25th minute, but striker Antonio Sarabia came off the bench to win it for the hosts with goals in the 59th and 74th minutes.

Savarese reported from Sao Paulo

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Brazil's Raphinha, left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal from the penalty spot against Peru during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Brazil's Raphinha, left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal from the penalty spot against Peru during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Brazil's Rodrygo, left, is challenged by Peru's Luis Advincula during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Brazil's Rodrygo, left, is challenged by Peru's Luis Advincula during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Referee Esteban Ostojich points to the penalty spot after a VAR review to grant Brazil a penalty during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Peru at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Referee Esteban Ostojich points to the penalty spot after a VAR review to grant Brazil a penalty during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Peru at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Brazil's Luiz Henrique celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal against Peru during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Brazil's Luiz Henrique celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal against Peru during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, celebrates with teammate Thiago Almada after scoring his side's fifth goal against Bolivia during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, celebrates with teammate Thiago Almada after scoring his side's fifth goal against Bolivia during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)

Argentina's Lionel Messi scores his side's sixth goal against Bolivia during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Argentina's Lionel Messi scores his side's sixth goal against Bolivia during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Argentina's player celebrate after Lionel Messi scored their sixth goal against Bolivia during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Argentina's player celebrate after Lionel Messi scored their sixth goal against Bolivia during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Uruguay's Nahitan Nandez, left, and Ecuador's Alan Minda compete for the ball during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

Uruguay's Nahitan Nandez, left, and Ecuador's Alan Minda compete for the ball during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

Uruguay's coach Marcelo Bielsa reacts during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Ecuador at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

Uruguay's coach Marcelo Bielsa reacts during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Ecuador at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

Chile's coach Ricardo Gareca gestures during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Colombia at the Metropolitano Roberto Melendez stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Chile's coach Ricardo Gareca gestures during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Colombia at the Metropolitano Roberto Melendez stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Colombia's Luis Diaz celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Chile during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at the Metropolitano Roberto Melendez stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Colombia's Luis Diaz celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Chile during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at the Metropolitano Roberto Melendez stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Argentina's Lionel Messi looks on during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Bolivia at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Argentina's Lionel Messi looks on during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Bolivia at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez, celebrates with teammate Lionel Messi after scoring his side's 2nd goal against Bolivia during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez, celebrates with teammate Lionel Messi after scoring his side's 2nd goal against Bolivia during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

SIMON'S TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince William rode on a sea rescue boat along part of the South African coast on Thursday as he wrapped up a four-day visit to Cape Town dedicated to promoting conservation and the battle against climate change.

William met with volunteers at the National Sea Rescue Institute station in Simon's Town near Cape Town before boarding the vessel for the short ride to Kalk Bay harbor. Wearing sunglasses and a bright red waterproof jacket, he stood on the top deck of the rescue boat as it pulled away from Simon's Town, the site of South Africa's top naval base.

William is in South Africa to promote his Earthshot environmental prize, which held its annual awards ceremony in Cape Town on Wednesday night. The prize launched in 2021 and awards $1.2 million in grants to five climate-friendly businesses every year.

The Prince of Wales, who trained as a Royal Air Force helicopter pilot and served in a search and rescue unit during his military career, asked the sea rescue volunteers in Simon’s Town about the training and support they receive.

One volunteer asked the prince if he'd done any rescue work and William replied: “I miss this life. Any chance to get back, I’ll take.”

“It was a wonderful visit,” said National Sea Rescue Institute CEO Mike Vonk, who showed William around NSRI “Station 10” at Simon’s Town and its operations room. “I think with the prince’s background in rescue services, he was really interested in the work we do, the operations we provide around the country, but particularly the opportunity to meet all of the volunteers.”

While William was largely watched by smiling locals who took photos, two protesters, a man and a woman, heckled him from afar in the Kalk Bay harbor and shouted at him to “go home.”

“You have no sovereignty here, you are not our king,” the woman shouted. “Get out of here.”

The protesters did not come close to William and yelled from well behind security barriers. They said they were descended from Indigenous people and were protesting against the legacy of colonialism in South Africa, which was a British colony for more than 150 years until 1961.

William’s father, King Charles III, was confronted by a similar protest on a visit to Australia last month when an Indigenous senator shouted at him “you are not my king.” Australia still recognizes the British monarch as its monarch. South Africa does not and is a republic.

William used his trip to South Africa to draw attention to a wide array of environmental issues, including the work done by conservation rangers, the threat from the illegal wildlife trade, and efforts in Cape Town to protect the Table Mountain National Park and its unique plants that aren't found anywhere else in the world.

On Thursday, William's schedule was dedicated to coastal conservation and sustainability, and he disembarked from the rescue boat to meet with a group of local fishermen at Kalk Bay. He learned how they are using new technology to help them fish sustainably and give customers more detailed information on where their seafood comes from, and how it is caught.

William's wife, Kate, and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, did not travel to Cape Town. Kate, Princess of Wales, has only recently returned to some public duties after undergoing chemotherapy for an undisclosed type of cancer.

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Britain's Prince William, the Prince of Wales, is shown 2023 Earthshot finalist ABALOBI's game-changing technology to register and log catches, to local fisherman, at Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William, the Prince of Wales, is shown 2023 Earthshot finalist ABALOBI's game-changing technology to register and log catches, to local fisherman, at Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William, the Prince of Wales, speaks to Co-owner of ABALOBI Serge Raemaeker, who were 2023 Earthshot finalists, at Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William, the Prince of Wales, speaks to Co-owner of ABALOBI Serge Raemaeker, who were 2023 Earthshot finalists, at Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Well-wishers hold British and South African flags as they wait for Britain's Prince William, at Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Well-wishers hold British and South African flags as they wait for Britain's Prince William, at Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William, the Prince of Wales is handed a fish as he speaks to local fisherman, at Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William, the Prince of Wales is handed a fish as he speaks to local fisherman, at Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William, the Prince of Wales receives a gift from a local, at Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William, the Prince of Wales receives a gift from a local, at Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William, the Prince of Wales, arrives on board a National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) boat to meet 2023 Earthshot finalist ABALOBI, at Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William, the Prince of Wales, arrives on board a National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) boat to meet 2023 Earthshot finalist ABALOBI, at Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William, the Prince of Wales, arrives on board a National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) boat to meet 2023 Earthshot finalist ABALOBI, at Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William, the Prince of Wales, arrives on board a National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) boat to meet 2023 Earthshot finalist ABALOBI, at Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William, the Prince of Wales, arrives on board a National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) boat to meet 2023 Earthshot finalist ABALOBI, at Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William, the Prince of Wales, arrives on board a National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) boat to meet 2023 Earthshot finalist ABALOBI, at Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William, right, speaks to local fisherman in Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, South Africa Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William, right, speaks to local fisherman in Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, South Africa Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

A person holds a placard that reads "William, you have no sovereignty in our country" while a crowd gathers to see Britain's Prince William (unseen) meeting local fisherman in Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, South Africa Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

A person holds a placard that reads "William, you have no sovereignty in our country" while a crowd gathers to see Britain's Prince William (unseen) meeting local fisherman in Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, South Africa Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William sails off with volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Initiative, at Simon's Town harbour near Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, Pool)

Britain's Prince William sails off with volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Initiative, at Simon's Town harbour near Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, Pool)

Britain's Prince William, center, is handed a fish as he speaks to local fisherman in Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, South Africa Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William, center, is handed a fish as he speaks to local fisherman in Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town, South Africa Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Gianluigi Guercia/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William shares a laugh with one of the volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Initiative near Simon's Town harbour, in Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, Pool)

Britain's Prince William shares a laugh with one of the volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Initiative near Simon's Town harbour, in Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, Pool)

Britain's Prince William waves to well-wishers during his visit with volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Initiative, at Simon's Town harbour near Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, Pool)

Britain's Prince William waves to well-wishers during his visit with volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Initiative, at Simon's Town harbour near Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, Pool)

Britain's Prince William meets volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Initiative at Simon's Town harbour in Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, Pool)

Britain's Prince William meets volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Initiative at Simon's Town harbour in Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, Pool)

Britain's Prince William meets volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Initiative at Simon's Town harbour in Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, Pool)

Britain's Prince William meets volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Initiative at Simon's Town harbour in Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, Pool)

Britain's Prince William sails off with volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Initiative, at Simon's Town harbour near Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, Pool)

Britain's Prince William sails off with volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Initiative, at Simon's Town harbour near Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, Pool)

Britain's Prince William sails off with volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Initiative, at Simon's Town harbour near Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, Pool)

Britain's Prince William sails off with volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Initiative, at Simon's Town harbour near Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, Pool)

Britain's Prince William sails off with volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Initiative, at Simon's Town harbour nearCape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, Pool)

Britain's Prince William sails off with volunteers of the National Sea Rescue Initiative, at Simon's Town harbour nearCape Town, South Africa, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, Pool)

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