The Prince of Wales has touched down in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where he’ll spend the week championing his £50m Earthshot Prize – the ambitious eco project he launched five years ago to find 50 solutions to help repair the planet. Travelling solo without his wife Kate, William, 43, began his tour by taking in some of Rio’s main attractions, including Sugarloaf Mountain and the city’s Maracanã Stadium.
The world-famous statue of Christ the Redeemer will also be on William’s list, before he stages the Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony on Wednesday evening at the Museum of Tomorrow, where he’ll be giving the keynote speech. Joining the Prince at the glitzy event will be A-list performers including Kylie Minogue, Shawn Mendes and the Brazilian stars Gilberto Gil, Seu Jorge and Anitta.
Speaking exclusively to HELLO! ahead of his departure, William revealed the great motivation behind his passion project: his children Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, ten, and Prince Louis, seven. “As a father, I think constantly about the world my children will inherit,” William told HELLO! “I want them to grow up surrounded by nature, opportunity and a sense of hope about the future. But I also know that unless we act boldly now, that future is at risk. The Earthshot Prize is about turning the tide, about proving to our children that we are willing to fight for their tomorrow.”
See the best photos from William’s Brazilian eco adventure so far…
© AFP via Getty Images“Viva Rio!”
The pair admired the view and as they posed for photographs against the backdrop of Christ the Redeemer, the Mayor shouted: “Viva Rio!”
© Getty ImagesPrince of popularity
Taking part in a walkabout, William proved he was the prince of popularity as members of the public jostled to chat to and have selfies with him.
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