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Prince William Retraces Princess Diana's Footsteps at Christ the Redeemer
5 Nov
Summary
- Prince William recreates photo taken by late mother Diana at Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio
- Meets Earthshot Prize finalists, discusses their planet-saving innovations
- Warns of 'nature crisis' facing the world in speech at anti-wildlife trade summit
On November 5, 2025, Prince William visited the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, recreating a photo taken by his late mother, Princess Diana, 34 years ago. The Prince paused for a quiet moment of reflection at the exact spot where Diana posed in 1991 during a six-day tour of the country with then-Prince Charles.
During his visit, William also met with the 15 finalists of his Earthshot Prize, a global initiative to find and scale innovative solutions to the world's environmental challenges. He spoke to the finalists about their experiences and the support they receive through the Earthshot Finalist Programme. Earlier, William had warned of a 'nature crisis' facing the world in a speech at an anti-wildlife trade summit in Rio, emphasizing the crucial role that Latin America plays in biodiversity and environmental conservation.
The Prince's visit has delighted locals, with William participating in a beach volleyball game and a football match at the iconic Maracanã Stadium. As he prepares to present the Earthshot Prize awards tonight, William's trip to Brazil has been marked by his efforts to continue his mother's legacy of environmental and humanitarian work.
