Overview
- Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow hosts Wednesday’s Earthshot ceremony, where five winners will receive £1 million each, with performances by Kylie Minogue, Shawn Mendes and Gilberto Gil and attendance expected from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- William is scheduled to deliver a landmark address at COP30 in Belém on behalf of King Charles and the UK government after concluding Earthshot events in Rio.
- This fifth Earthshot cycle highlights a shift toward policy and large‑scale adoption, with finalists including the UN High Seas Treaty, Guangzhou’s public‑transport electrification and Lagos Fashion Week’s sustainable practices.
- Palace sources say the King has reviewed William’s COP30 speech and discussed the trip with him, underscoring aligned messaging on climate.
- The Brazil program features youth and community engagements, a United for Wildlife summit, and visits to Christ the Redeemer and Maracanã with football great Cafu, as aides seek to refocus coverage after Andrew’s removal of titles.