Overview
- William presided over the fifth Earthshot Prize ceremony at Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow, where five winners were honored for environmental innovation.
- Kylie Minogue and Shawn Mendes joined Brazilian stars Anitta and Seu Jorge, with sports figures Cafu, Rebeca Andrade and Sebastian Vettel helping present awards.
- Political guests included UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Brazil’s Environment Minister Marina Silva.
- In his remarks, William urged urgency without complacency and said the finalists show pathways to stronger economies, healthier cities and jobs for the next generation.
- The trip continues with William scheduled to speak in Belém at the UN COP30 climate summit on behalf of the King, following a reported backstage birthday-cake gesture for Shawn Mendes’ mother and a separate stadium visit noted for personalized Fluminense jerseys.