Prince William Hosts Fifth Earthshot Prize Awards in Brazil
Prince William celebrated the fifth Earthshot Prize awards ceremony at Rio de Janeiro’s Museum of Tomorrow on November 5. The event marked the grand finale of his three-day visit to the city.
Green Carpet Arrival
The Prince of Wales arrived on the green carpet wearing a Tom Ford tuxedo and bow tie, greeted by cheers, a Samba band, and Carnival dancers. Following tradition, he accepted and kissed the flag of the Samba School, Beja-Flor, presented by performer Selminha Sorriso, then expressed his gratitude with a hand gesture.
Celebrities and Supporters Present
William was joined by notable figures including Shawn Mendes, Kylie Minogue, Seu Jorge, and Anitta. Kylie Minogue and Shawn Mendes spoke with the Prince, both expressing their support for Australia to host future Earthshot Prize awards.
Notable Guests and Moments
- Prince William posed for a group photo with the performers.
- He met Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who also attended the ceremony.
"The glittering awards evening was the fifth in his decade-long campaign to find solutions to counter the world's problems."
Prince William’s Earthshot Prize continues to spotlight innovative efforts to tackle global challenges.
Summary: Prince William's Earthshot Prize awards in Rio combined environmental action with cultural celebration, bringing together celebrities, leaders, and supporters to honor solutions for global issues.