🔗 Share this article Prince William Set to Attend COP30 Climate Summit in South America The monarch and his heir arrived together at the London museum The Prince of Wales plans to participate in the United Nations climate conference in South America during November, as confirmed by royal officials. The father and son duo made a joint appearance on Thursday night at a event ahead of the environmental conference, which is set to be held in the Amazonian city of Belem. The King and Prince were in attendance at the scientific institution event, marking an unusual joint appearance at a environmental conference preliminary meeting co-hosted by the British authorities. Climate Leadership Dedication The King has been a longstanding advocate of protecting nature - and the Prince of Wales has inherited the mission, with his own climate innovation awards, which will be taking place in South America preceding the climate conference. Royal sources have portrayed William's involvement at the upcoming climate summit as assuming an significant responsibility in "global climate discussions". Previous Activities The King and Prince of Wales, making a joint entrance in the state Bentley, were greeted attendees such as conservation experts, scientists, climate change campaigners, foreign representatives and politicians. This participation included speaking alongside President Emmanuel Macron of France and other global statesmen at the Ocean Finance Summit in Monaco during the current year. Environmental Prize Connection The COP30 summit will align with the William's personal Earthshot environmental awards, which will conclude in Rio de Janeiro the eve of he attends the climate conference on 6 November. Last week the William referred to the award contenders as "contemporary champions". Royal Climate Legacy King Charles has been a key figure at earlier environmental conferences, giving the opening address in the United Arab Emirates for COP28, including the reminder: "We are custodians of the planet, not its owners". "For decades I've committed a large proportion of my life trying to raise awareness about the survival risks facing us over planetary heating, climate change and ecological decline," the King told delegates. The Prince of Wales acting on behalf of the King COP30 summit in Brazil Earthshot awards in Rio de Janeiro Climate diplomacy role Combined presence with King Charles