Overview
- Kensington Palace confirmed William will attend the COP30 World Leaders Summit in Belém on November 6 on his father's behalf and deliver a speech.
- The trip dovetails with his Earthshot Prize awards in Rio de Janeiro on November 5, after which he will travel to Belém.
- The announcement followed a rare joint appearance with the King at a 'Countdown to COP30' event at London’s Natural History Museum hosted by the museum and the UK Government.
- At the reception, the royals met UK ministers and a Brazilian delegation and viewed exhibits and films showcasing UK climate and nature solutions, including William’s Guardians series and a film on the King’s environmental speeches.
- It will be William’s first overseas attendance at a COP summit, a step that news outlets describe as expanding his international responsibilities as the King continues treatment.