Overview
- William is in Rio de Janeiro for three days of Earthshot Prize engagements culminating in a televised awards ceremony on Wednesday at the Museum of Tomorrow.
- In an official message before departing, he called this his first Brazil visit and cast the week as a showcase of bold climate leadership.
- Earthshot’s fifth year emphasizes policy and large-scale collaboration, with finalists including the UN High Seas Treaty, Guangzhou’s transit electrification and Lagos Fashion Week, and five winners each receiving about $1 million.
- The ceremony features performers such as Kylie Minogue and Shawn Mendes, is hosted by Luciano Huck, and will draw figures including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- After Rio, William heads to Belém to deliver a keynote at COP30 on behalf of King Charles III, whose office reviewed his speech, as aides hope the trip refocuses attention following Andrew’s removal of titles.