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Prince William will represent the United Nations climate conference in Brazil during November, according to palace sources.

The father and son duo made a joint appearance on Thursday evening at a event ahead of the environmental conference, which is scheduled to take place in the Amazonian city of Belem.

The royal pair were participating in the scientific institution event, marking an rare public appearance together at a pre-COP30 gathering co-hosted by the United Kingdom administration.

Environmental Advocacy Dedication

King Charles has been a consistent supporter of protecting nature - and the Prince of Wales has taken on the baton, with his own climate innovation awards, which will be taking place in South America ahead of the COP summit.

Official representatives have described William's involvement at the next COP as stepping up an important role in "global climate discussions".

Recent Engagements

The monarch and his heir, making a joint entrance in the state Bentley, were greeted attendees such as environmentalists, researchers, environmental activists, foreign representatives and politicians.

This involvement included speaking alongside President Emmanuel Macron of France and other global statesmen at the Marine Economy Conference in the Principality of Monaco in recent months.

Environmental Prize Link

The climate conference will dovetail with the the royal's sustainability recognition program, which will wrap up in the Brazilian city the previous day he attends the climate conference on November 6th.

Last week the William characterized the prize competitors as "contemporary champions".

Monarch's Environmental Record

King Charles has been a prominent presence at earlier environmental conferences, giving the opening address in the United Arab Emirates for COP28, including the observation: "Our responsibility is to protect the world we inhabit".

"For decades I've committed a significant amount of my life trying to raise awareness about the existential threats facing us over planetary heating, environmental shifts and biodiversity loss," the monarch informed delegates.

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