Overview

• Kensington Palace confirmed the Prince of Wales will attend the COP30 World Leaders Summit in Belém on behalf of the King and deliver a speech.
• William will present the Earthshot Prize in Rio de Janeiro in early November and then travel to Belém for the UN leaders’ meeting.
• King Charles and Prince William appeared together at London’s Natural History Museum for a ‘Countdown to COP30’ event hosted by the museum and the UK government.
• The royals met Brazilian representatives and viewed UK‑developed climate solutions as experts said William’s presence could lift attention and spur commitments.
• The summit is billed as a push for tougher action and finance on climate even as political pushback grows and some leaders’ attendance remains uncertain.