🔗 Share this article Prince William Will Participate in UN Climate Conference in South America The monarch and his heir made a joint appearance at the London museum Prince William will represent the COP30 climate summit in South America next month, as confirmed by royal officials. The father and son duo made a joint appearance on Thursday evening at a gathering preceding the environmental conference, which is scheduled to take place in the northern Brazilian city of Belém. Father and son were present at the museum gathering, marking an noteworthy combined presence at a climate summit preparatory event organized in partnership with the British authorities. Environmental Advocacy Dedication King Charles has been a long-time champion of environmental conservation - and the Prince of Wales has assumed the responsibility, with his own Earthshot awards, which will be taking place in South America ahead of the UN meeting. Palace insiders have characterized Prince William's attendance at the next COP as taking on an important role in "climate diplomacy". Previous Activities The King and Prince of Wales, making a joint entrance in the state Bentley, were introduced to guests including environmentalists, researchers, environmental activists, foreign representatives and politicians. This involvement featured addresses alongside President Emmanuel Macron of France and other global statesmen at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in the Principality of Monaco during the current year. Earthshot Awards Connection The COP30 summit will coincide with the prince's own climate innovation prizes, which will conclude in Rio de Janeiro the day before he attends the climate conference on 6 November. Last week the prince referred to the award contenders as "modern-day pioneers". Monarch's Environmental Record The monarch has been a key figure at previous climate summits, delivering the inaugural speech in Dubai for COP28, including the reminder: "We are custodians of the planet, not its owners". "Throughout my life I've dedicated a substantial portion of my life trying to warn of the critical dangers challenging our world over planetary heating, climate change and species extinction," the King told delegates. The Prince of Wales representing the monarch UN climate conference in Brazil Earthshot awards in Rio de Janeiro Climate diplomacy function Combined presence with King Charles