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The Prince of Wales plans to participate in the United Nations climate conference in South America next month, as announced by palace sources.

Prince William and King Charles made a joint appearance on Thursday evening at a gathering preceding the environmental conference, which is set to be held in the Amazonian city of Belem.

The royal pair were participating in the Natural History Museum reception, marking an noteworthy combined presence at a environmental conference preliminary meeting organized in partnership with the British authorities.

Climate Leadership Commitment

The King has been a longstanding advocate of environmental conservation - and the Prince of Wales has assumed the responsibility, with his own environmental prize initiative, which will be hosted in Rio ahead of the climate conference.

Official representatives have described William's involvement at the upcoming climate summit as taking on an significant responsibility in "climate diplomacy".

Recent Engagements

The monarch and his heir, making a joint entrance in the official car, were welcomed guests including conservation experts, scientists, environmental activists, diplomats and politicians.

This involvement involved presentations alongside President Emmanuel Macron of France and other world leaders at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in the Principality of Monaco during the current year.

Environmental Prize Connection

The climate conference will dovetail with the the royal's climate innovation prizes, which will wrap up in Rio de Janeiro the eve of he participates in the COP summit on 6 November.

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

Monarch's Environmental Record

The monarch has been a influential participant at past COP meetings, giving the opening address in Dubai for COP28, including the statement: "We are custodians of the planet, not its owners".

"Throughout my life I've dedicated a substantial portion of my life trying to warn of the critical dangers challenging our world over global warming, environmental shifts and species extinction," the King told delegates.

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