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Prince William to Represent King Charles at COP30 in Brazil

The heir’s COP30 role signals a stepped-up royal push on climate diplomacy during a politically fraught summit.

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Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla walk during a visit to mark the 150th anniversary of the Albert Hall in Ballater, Scotland, Britain, October 9, 2025. Jane Barlow/Pool via REUTERS

Overview

  • Kensington Palace confirmed William will attend the COP30 World Leaders Summit in Belém on November 6 on behalf of the King and deliver a speech.
  • The announcement came during a rare joint engagement with King Charles at London’s Natural History Museum for a “Countdown to COP30” event.
  • William will be in Brazil for the Earthshot Prize awards in Rio de Janeiro on November 5 before traveling to Belém the following day.
  • This marks William’s first international trip for a UN climate conference, extending the monarchy’s long-standing environmental advocacy.
  • At the London event, the royals met Brazil’s ambassador and viewed UK-led climate solutions as experts highlighted the need for high-profile engagement given global political pushback.