Overview
- The Prince of Wales posted a personal Instagram message before departing for Rio expressing enthusiasm for Brazil and calling for bold climate leadership.
- He will attend the Earthshot Prize awards and a United for Wildlife Summit in Rio during three days of policy discussions, with winners due Wednesday night.
- This year's finalists include the UN High Seas Treaty, Guangzhou's public transport electrification, and Lagos Fashion Week's sustainability drive.
- After the Rio events, William will represent King Charles III and the U.K. government at COP30 in Brazil.
- Commentators describe the Brazil tour as part of positioning him as a statesman, set against Prince Andrew losing royal honors and the King's ongoing cancer treatment.