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Prince William plans to participate in the United Nations climate conference in Brazil in the coming weeks, as confirmed by royal officials.

The father and son duo appeared together on Thursday evening at a reception ahead of the climate summit, which is planned for in the Amazonian city of Belem.

The royal pair were present at the museum gathering, marking an noteworthy combined presence at a climate summit preparatory event arranged together with the UK government.

Climate Leadership Dedication

The King has been a consistent supporter of biodiversity preservation - and Prince William has taken on the baton, with his own climate innovation awards, which will be taking place in South America ahead of the climate conference.

Official representatives have described the Prince's participation at the forthcoming conference as taking on an significant responsibility in "global climate discussions".

Previous Activities

The King and Prince of Wales, arriving together in the official car, were greeted attendees such as environmentalists, researchers, climate change campaigners, foreign representatives and politicians.

This engagement featured addresses together with President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and other world leaders at the Ocean Finance Summit in the Principality of Monaco during the current year.

Earthshot Awards Connection

The COP30 summit will coincide with the William's personal Earthshot environmental awards, which will wrap up in the Brazilian city the previous day he participates in the climate conference on the sixth of November.

Last week the prince referred to the prize competitors as "contemporary champions".

Monarch's Environmental Record

The monarch has been a influential participant at past COP meetings, giving the opening address in Dubai for the 28th Conference of Parties, including the statement: "Our responsibility is to protect the world we inhabit".

"I have spent a significant amount of my life trying to raise awareness about the existential threats facing us over planetary heating, environmental shifts and species extinction," the King told delegates.

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