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Prince William will represent the United Nations climate conference in South America next month, as confirmed by the royal household.

The father and son duo made a joint appearance on Thursday evening at a gathering ahead of the climate summit, which is set to be held in the Amazonian city of Belem.

The royal pair were present at the scientific institution event, marking an noteworthy combined presence at a environmental conference preliminary meeting organized in partnership with the UK government.

Climate Leadership Dedication

The King has been a consistent supporter of environmental conservation - and Prince William has taken on the baton, with his own Earthshot awards, which will be held in Brazil before the COP summit.

Palace insiders have characterized Prince William's attendance at the forthcoming conference as assuming an crucial position in "global climate discussions".

Previous Activities

The monarch and his heir, making a joint entrance in the royal vehicle, were welcomed guests including environmentalists, researchers, climate change campaigners, foreign representatives and government officials.

This involvement included speaking in concert with President Emmanuel Macron of France and other international figures at the Marine Economy Conference in Monaco during the current year.

Earthshot Awards Link

The UN meeting will coincide with the the royal's climate innovation prizes, which will finish in Rio de Janeiro the day before he joins the COP summit on the sixth of November.

Recently the royal figure referred to the prize competitors as "modern-day pioneers".

Monarch's Environmental Record

The monarch has been a influential participant at previous climate summits, giving the opening address in the United Arab Emirates for COP28, including the reminder: "The Earth does not belong to us, we belong to the Earth".

"Throughout my life I've dedicated a significant amount of my life trying to warn of the existential threats challenging our world over global warming, environmental shifts and ecological decline," the sovereign addressed attendees.

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