Cate Blanchett has described the Prince of Wales as "an extraordinary leader" in the fight against climate change, drawing on her experience serving alongside him on the Earthshot Prize Council. The two-time Oscar winner, 57, told Harper's Bazaar UK that Prince William is "very hands-on in a consistent and practically engaged way" regarding environmental matters. King Charles has also led the charge on climate change since his introduction to public speaking. Mrs Blanchett also weighed in on the state of gender equality; while acknowledging that society has reached "an exciting point," she made clear it has "never reached equality of pay." On the stage, Mrs Blanchett will appear at the National Theatre in a production of Electra/Persona, sharing the billing with German actress Nina Hoss.