King Charles extends heartfelt support to Prince William following COP30 address

King Charles has offered support to his eldest son, Prince William, after he delivered a powerful speech on his behalf at the COP30 World Leaders Summit.

While attending the major event in Brazil, the Prince of Wales acknowledged his father and their mutual interest in combating climate change.

Shortly after the impactful address, King Charles took to Instagram and wrote a heartfelt note for his eldest son, on Thursday, November 6.

“Last night, The Prince of Wales attended the fifth Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony in Rio de Janeiro. The Earthshot Prize, founded by The Prince, is a global challenge to find, support and celebrate those who turn bold ideas into real solutions to repair our planet,” His Majesty penned.

Charles added, “Yesterday’s ceremony provided a moment of celebration, highlighting the impact achieved by past Earthshot Winners and Finalists, and sparking the imaginations of young people around the world who could be future Prize Winners.”

Towards the end, the British monarch shared, “Head to royal.uk to read more, and follow @princeandprincessofwales and @earthshotprize for all the latest updates.”

At the summit, William expressed that it was an “honour” to represent the King at such an integral event.

He also highlighted Charles’ long-standing commitment to addressing climate change and the initiatives he has launched over the past five decades.

It is worth noting that the Earthshot Prize was founded by Prince William in 2020 to find solutions to the world's greatest environmental challenges over a 10-year period.