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The Prince of Wales will represent the United Nations climate conference in Brazil next month, according to the royal household.

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

Father and son were present at the scientific institution event, marking an unusual joint appearance at a climate summit preparatory event arranged together with the United Kingdom administration.

Environmental Advocacy Dedication

The King has been a consistent supporter of environmental conservation - and Prince William has assumed the responsibility, with his own climate innovation awards, which will be held in Brazil ahead of the UN meeting.

Palace insiders have portrayed William's involvement at the next COP as stepping up an important role in "climate diplomacy".

Previous Activities

The monarch and his heir, making a joint entrance in the royal vehicle, were welcomed attendees such as conservation experts, scientists, climate change campaigners, foreign representatives and government officials.

This engagement included speaking together with French leader Macron of France and other world leaders at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco during the current year.

Earthshot Awards Connection

The COP30 summit will dovetail with the William's personal sustainability recognition program, which will finish in the Brazilian city the day before he participates in the climate conference on the sixth of November.

In recent days the William characterized the award contenders as "modern-day pioneers".

Monarch's Environmental Record

The King has been a prominent presence at earlier environmental conferences, providing the introductory remarks in the United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of Parties, including the reminder: "Our responsibility is to protect the world we inhabit".

"Throughout my life I've dedicated a substantial portion of my life trying to alert people to the existential threats confronting humanity over climate change, environmental shifts and species extinction," the monarch informed attendees.

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