King taking 'keen interest' in William's Earthshot Prize trip

THE King is taking a keen interest in the Prince of Wales' environmental awards being staged in Rio de Janeiro as they share their passion for campaigning to safeguard the planet.

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Charles and his son and heir have been discussing William's first tour to Brazil which started on Monday, where he will take part in a series of events in the run-up to the Earthshot Prize ceremony tomorrow evening (Wednesday).

Pop star Kylie Minogue and Canadian singer Shawn Mendes are among the global stars who will be performing at the prize-giving ceremony, as is Brazilian music star and former minister of culture Gilberto Gil.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will join William at the star-studded event, where the prince will give the keynote speech, before both men gather with world leaders at the global Cop30 climate change summit, being staged in the Amazonian city of Belem.