Overview
- Official posts from the Prince and Princess of Wales’ account show William playing beach volleyball on Copacabana with Olympian Carolina Solberg.
- William toured rescue boats, met Copacabana lifeguards, and praised them as “superheroes” for safety work and youth engagement in ocean sustainability.
- Solberg, who runs the Levante Institute for underprivileged children, said William showed strong ability and high energy during the game.
- Earlier at Maracanã Stadium, William met Brazilian great Cafu and played a three‑a‑side match with children from Terra FC, which teaches environmental lessons through football.
- The Rio engagements serve to highlight local conservation and youth initiatives ahead of this week’s Earthshot Prize ceremony.