Prince William Arrives at Earthshot Prize Ceremony in Brazil
Prince William celebrated the fifth Earthshot Prize awards ceremony on November 5 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event took place at the Museum of Tomorrow, marking the grand finale of his three-day visit to the city.
Green Carpet Arrival with Celebrities
The Prince of Wales, 43, appeared on the green carpet alongside stars Shawn Mendes and Kylie Minogue, among others. Dressed in a classic Tom Ford tuxedo and bow tie, he was warmly welcomed by a Samba band and Carnival dancers.
“Following tradition, he was offered the flag of the Samba School, Beja-Flor, by performer Selminha Sorriso and kissed it before joining his hands in a gesture of thanks for the warm welcome.”
Support and Engagement
Kylie Minogue and Shawn Mendes both spoke with Prince William and expressed their support for Australia hosting a future Earthshot Prize awards ceremony. William also posed for photos with Minogue, Mendes, and performers Seu Jorge and Anitta.
Additionally, Prince William met with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who attended the event.
Significance of the Event
This glittering awards night is part of Prince William's ongoing decade-long campaign to promote innovative solutions to global environmental challenges.
“The awards at Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow on Nov. 5 were the glitzy crescendo of his three-day stay in Rio de Janeiro, and he welcomed singers and supporters to honor the latest winners of his prestigious awards.”
Summary: Prince William's fifth Earthshot Prize awards in Rio brought together global stars and leaders to celebrate innovative environmental solutions and underscore the prize's growing international impact.