Prince William Wraps Brazil Trip With Amazon Outreach, UK Forest‑Fund Pledge Unclear

Overview

• William posted a thank-you video saying “Obrigado, Brasil,” marking the public close of his visit to Rio de Janeiro and Belém.
• In Belém, he planted a threatened cedro-branco tree at the Museu Emílio Goeldi and met indigenous leaders to discuss protection and climate justice.
• The prince spoke with youth and community fund representatives about getting resources to Amazon communities and received a local perfume as a gift.
• During the leaders’ summit activities, he met President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
• William praised Brazil’s Tropical Forests Forever proposal, while reporting says the UK government has deferred expected public investment and is looking to mobilize private-sector finance.