Prince William issues personal statement as he leaves UK on solo trip for Earthshot Prize without Kate
Kate will stay behind in the UK with their three childrenPrince William has issued a personal statement ahead of this week’s Earthshot Prize.
The prince is travelling solo to Brazil for the environmental awards ceremony, which he has previously attended with wife Kate.
Prince William travels to Brazil for Earthshot Prize
In a statement shared on social media on Sunday (November 2), Prince William expressed his “excitement” for the trip.
“As I depart for Rio de Janeiro, I am excited for my first visit and to experience Brazil’s vibrant culture, it’s extraordinary biodiversity, and above all, the warmth of its people,” he told followers.
The message continued: “With the world’s eyes turning to Brazil this week, there is no better place to celebrate bold climate leadership. Hosting the Earthshot Prize allows us to not only recognise those driving change, but to be inspired by them.”
The future king finished off powerfully: “When we work together with optimism and courage, a more sustainable future is within our reach.”
He signed the statement off, “W”, as it appears Kate will not be joining him on the overseas visit.
Kate last attended the awards ceremony in 2022, but has reportedly missed subsequent dos in order to be at home with the couple’s three young children, George, Charlotte and Louis.
As reported by the Express, the royal couple have an agreement to ensure that at least one parent is always present with their children, particularly during term time, to handle school drop-offs and pick-ups.
What is the Earthshot Prize?
The Earthshot Prize aims to discover bold, innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental issues. Each year, five winners are awarded £1 million for their work.
The fifth annual Earthshot Prize Awards will take place at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday (November 5). It marks the first time the Earthshot Prize is being hosted in South America and the halfway point of the prize’s 10-year mission.
Prince William is expected to spend time meeting the 15 finalists at the famous Christ the Redeemer before attending the Earthshot Prize Assembly. The awards ceremony will also feature performances from stars such as Kylie Minogue and Shawn Mendes.
As I depart for Rio de Janeiro, I am excited for my first visit and to experience Brazil’s vibrant culture, it’s extraordinary biodiversity, and above all, the warmth of its people.
William will also undertake other environmental engagements whilst in the city. He will reportedly give a landmark speech at the United for Wildlife Global Summit. The prince founded the organisation in 2013 to tackle the illegal wildlife trade.
Following his time in Rio de Janeiro, the Prince of Wales will travel on to Belém to attend the COP30 World Leaders Summit on behalf of the king. It will be Prince William’s first official visit to Brazil.
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