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The Prince of Wales will represent the United Nations climate conference in Brazil in the coming weeks, according to palace sources.

Prince William and King Charles made a joint appearance on Thursday night at a gathering leading up to the environmental conference, which is planned for in the northern Brazilian city of Belém.

The royal pair were present at the Natural History Museum reception, marking an rare public appearance together at a environmental conference preliminary meeting organized in partnership with the United Kingdom administration.

Environmental Advocacy Dedication

King Charles has been a longstanding advocate of environmental conservation - and Prince William has inherited the mission, with his own climate innovation awards, which will be hosted in Rio before the climate conference.

Royal sources have characterized William's involvement at the next COP as stepping up an crucial position in "environmental negotiations".

Recent Engagements

The King and Prince of Wales, making a joint entrance in the royal vehicle, were introduced to guests including environmentalists, scientists, environmental activists, foreign representatives and government officials.

This involvement involved presentations together with French leader Macron of France and other international figures at the Marine Economy Conference in Monaco during the current year.

Earthshot Awards Connection

The climate conference will coincide with the the royal's Earthshot environmental awards, which will finish in Rio de Janeiro the eve of he participates in the climate conference on the sixth of November.

Recently the prince referred to the prize competitors as "heroes of our time".

Monarch's Environmental Record

The King has been a influential participant at previous climate summits, giving the opening address in the United Arab Emirates for COP28, including the reminder: "Our responsibility is to protect the world we inhabit".

"Throughout my life I've dedicated a significant amount of my life trying to raise awareness about the existential threats confronting humanity over climate change, environmental shifts and ecological decline," the monarch informed attendees.

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