Prince William sends emotional message to George, Charlotte, Louis

Prince William sent a heartwarming message to his three children as he expressed his love with them during an engagement in South Africa.

The Prince of Wales, who's in South Africa on four-day visit, wore home-made 'Papa' friendship bracelet to remind Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis that how much their pap loves them.

William displayed his bracelet bearing the word 'Papa' - the name his children call him. His daughter, Princess Charlotte, nine, is known to be a keen fan of arts and crafts - and of singer Taylor Swift who encourages fans to swap home-made beaded bracelets with names or words on.

The future King is seen wearing a home-made friendship bracelet while talking to young people at the Earthshot Prize Climate Leaders Youth Programme in Cape Town on Monday. William had his name spelt out in black and white with varying shades of blue.

It could be seen on his wrist under his £99 eco-friendly vegan shirt and jacket as he met with young environmentalists and told them: 'You're going to change the world.'

William also walked up Signal Hill and quipped as he spied the waiting media: 'I'll try not to wipe myself out in front of everybody.'

Kensington palace released a video of William, in which the Prince revealed  'favourite African animal', saying: "My children ask me this regularly. I think I'm going to have to say the cheetah. Fantastic animal.' Irwin then said his favourite was the chameleon."

William also wore the bracelet while taking part in a rugby coaching session with schoolchildren during a visit to Ocean View Secondary School in Cape Town yesterday.