Prince William’s touching tribute to King Charles, Princess Kate at COP30

Prince William delivered a powerful speech at the COP30 World Leaders Summit in Belém.

On Thursday, November 6, the Prince of Wales gave an impactful address on behalf of his father, King Charles.

William opened his speech speaking in Portuguese, "Bom Dia! Muito obrigado Presidente Lula e Governador Barbalho pelas calorosas boas vindas a Belém do Pará," adding, "Good morning! Many thanks to President Lula and Governor Barbalho for the warm welcome to Belém do Pará."

After urging world leaders to show “courage, cooperation and unwavering commitment to our planet’s future,” Prince William paid a heartfelt tribute to King Charles, who is also a longtime advocate for environmental causes.

He said, "I grew up with my father – The King – talking about the power of nature and the importance of harmony in the natural world. A subject he has championed for over five decades. It is a privilege to also represent him here today, as well as everyone else who has championed this cause, for so many years."

Elsewhere in the speech, the future monarch made sure to mention his wife, Princess Kate, as well.

"Just this year, I visited the Welsh town of Pontypridd with my wife Catherine, where the community is still recovering from devastating floods. I met families who had lost their homes, their possessions, and their sense of security. One resident told me how the river that once brought life to the town had become a source of fear,” William stated.

Towards the end, Prince William admitted that the journey ahead will be tough, but emphasised that this is not just a challenge, it is a a profound opportunity for the “wellbeing of communities everywhere.”