Prince William’s Fascination with the Loch Ness Monster: A Royal Quest for Answers
January 30, 2025: Prince William asked a scientist if she could find the Loch Ness Monster.
The Prince’s Curious Inquiry
In an unexpected twist, Prince William recently captivated both the scientific community and fans of the Loch Ness Monster by asking a group of scientists about the potential discovery of the legendary creature. Furthermore, the conversation took place during an engagement that the Prince had with researchers exploring the mysteries of Loch Ness. His curiosity sparked interest, leading many to wonder what the future holds for the infamous Scottish myth.
According to the Telegraph, Prince William asked, “Everyone will want to know. Does this mean you can find the Loch Ness Monster?” Clearly, his question reflected the intrigue that continues to surround the mythical creature, capturing the attention of both the royal family and the scientific community.
The Search for Nessie: Efforts and Findings
In response, the scientist admitted that multiple attempts had been made to uncover the Loch Ness Monster’s existence, but only eels were found in the loch. She explained, “People have tried. People came from New Zealand to try that and they took about 500 eDNA samples and no, they said they had found eels.”
A Missed Opportunity: The Quest for Unidentified eDNA
The scientist further noted, “It might be a very big eel, but it felt like it was clutching at straws a little bit. All they needed to find was one unidentified piece of eDNA and they could have had a story.” Therefore, this highlights the challenges faced in proving the Loch Ness Monster’s existence and the close calls that have occurred during the search.
Exploring Beyond Loch Ness: Bigfoot and Yeti Searches
Dr. Bruce also revealed that the firm, which was a finalist in Prince William’s Earthshot Prize initiative last year, received requests to use their technology to search for “all sorts” of legendary creatures, including Bigfoot and the Yeti. In addition, this reflects the growing use of cutting-edge technology in the pursuit of cryptozoological mysteries.
A Fun Moment: Prince William’s Light-Hearted Visit
Amidst the serious discussions, Prince William—who has three children with his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales—described his visit to the company in Guildford, Surrey, as the “best day of [his] life.” Moreover, the royal also shared a playful moment when he got to spray cloudy pond water at a group of journalists in attendance, showing his lighthearted side even during a scientific engagement.
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Published by HOLR Magazine
Sources: royal news, Telegraph, NatureMetrics
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