The Prince of Wales Set to Attend COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil
Prince William will represent the United Nations climate conference in Brazil next month, as confirmed by royal officials.
The father and son duo made a joint appearance on Thursday evening at a event ahead of the climate summit, which is planned for in the northern Brazilian city of Belém.
The royal pair were present at the museum gathering, marking an noteworthy combined presence at a pre-COP30 gathering co-hosted by the United Kingdom administration.
Environmental Advocacy Commitment
The King has been a long-time champion of protecting nature - and Prince William has assumed the responsibility, with his own Earthshot awards, which will be held in Brazil ahead of the UN meeting.
Palace insiders have characterized William's involvement at the next COP as stepping up an significant responsibility in "climate diplomacy".
Previous Activities
The monarch and his heir, making a joint entrance in the state Bentley, were welcomed attendees such as environmentalists, scientists, climate change campaigners, foreign representatives and government officials.
This involvement included speaking in concert with President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and other global statesmen at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in the Principality of Monaco in recent months.
Earthshot Awards Link
The UN meeting will align with the prince's own sustainability recognition program, which will finish in Rio de Janeiro the day before he joins the COP summit on the sixth of November.
In recent days the royal figure described the award contenders as "heroes of our time".
Monarch's Environmental Record
King Charles has been a key figure at past COP meetings, delivering the inaugural speech in Dubai for the 28th Conference of Parties, including the reminder: "We are custodians of the planet, not its owners".
"I have spent a substantial portion of my life trying to raise awareness about the existential threats facing us over climate change, environmental shifts and ecological decline," the sovereign addressed participants.
- The Prince of Wales acting on behalf of the King
- COP30 summit in Brazil
- Earthshot awards in Rio de Janeiro
- Environmental negotiations responsibility
- Combined presence with the monarch
