What did Prince William do at the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio?

Prince William recreated a photo taken by his late mother, Princess Diana, at the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Who did Prince William meet during his visit to Brazil?

Prince William met with the 15 finalists of his Earthshot Prize, a global initiative to find and scale innovative solutions to the world's environmental challenges.

What warning did Prince William give in his speech in Brazil?

Prince William warned of a 'nature crisis' facing the world and announced a new partnership to support indigenous community leaders who are protecting the environment.

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Prince William Retraces Princess Diana's Footsteps at Christ the Redeemer

5 Nov, 2025

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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

Prince William Retraces Princess Diana's Footsteps at Christ the Redeemer

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.