William: Throw illegal animal traders in jail

THE Duke of Cambridge has called for people involved in the “evil” illegal trade of animals to be jailed.

William said the trade “remains deeply worrying” as he spoke at a meeting of seven conservation organisations which have united to prevent the trafficking of animals and sale of poaching products.

The United for Wildlife programme, run by The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, aims to bring together the private sector, police, governments and non-governmental organisations to disrupt the trade in items such as ivory and rhino horn.

William said: “We should all feel proud that we’re starting to see an impact. But it’s just that. The start.

“We are barely scratching the surface of what we can achieve. So, let today be a catalyst for our renewed ambition.

“The scale of what we are dealing with remains deeply worrying.”