Prince William, the Prince of Wales, recently paid tribute to his late mother, Princess Diana, during his visit to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. Standing in the exact spot where Diana was photographed 34 years ago, William reflected on her legacy while continuing his own mission to combat climate change. The visit marks the third day of his five-day trip to Brazil, where he is set to present the Earthshot Prize, an annual award established by his charity to recognize innovative environmental projects. The star-studded ceremony, featuring performances by Kylie Minogue and Shawn Mendes, will take place at Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow, with five winning projects each receiving £1 million in funding. The prince also plans to address global leaders at COP30, the UN’s annual climate conference, emphasizing the urgency of environmental action. Throughout his trip, William has engaged with locals, many of whom fondly recalled Princess Diana’s 1991 visit to Brazil. Security measures were heightened during his visit to Christ the Redeemer, temporarily suspending public access to the site. The Earthshot Prize shortlist includes notable projects such as Guangzhou’s electric public transport network, Lagos Fashion Week’s sustainable initiatives, and Barbados’ environmental leadership. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will join William for the awards ceremony before both head to the Amazon rainforest for COP30. Earlier in his trip, William participated in football at Maracana Stadium and barefoot beach volleyball on Copacabana Beach, while also addressing deforestation at the United for Wildlife conference and planting tree saplings on the island of Paqueta.