Overview
- Arriving by commercial flight on his first official visit to Brazil, the Prince of Wales begins three days of Earthshot programming, site visits and a United for Wildlife summit in Rio.
- The fifth Earthshot Prize ceremony will be held Nov. 5 at the Museum of Tomorrow, awarding five £1 million grants to environmental innovators.
- Performers and presenters include Kylie Minogue, Shawn Mendes, Gilberto Gil, Anitta, Seu Jorge and Brazilian host Luciano Huck.
- William travels to Belém on Nov. 6 to address the World Leaders Summit before COP30, with remarks prepared in consultation with King Charles and delivered on behalf of the UK government.
- Organizers describe this as Earthshot’s biggest edition yet, and coverage highlights William’s expanding statesman profile as the prize leans into policy partnerships and the palace manages the King’s illness and action on Prince Andrew’s honors.