Prince William Hosts Star-Studded Earthshot Prize Ceremony in Rio

Prince William's Earthshot Prize 2025 Awards Night will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 5, featuring performances by global stars including Kylie Minogue, Shawn Mendes, Brazilian music legends Gilberto Gil, Anitta, and Seu Jorge. The event celebrates innovative environmental solutions, with five finalists each receiving £1 million to further develop their projects aimed at repairing the planet. The Awards Night, hosted by Brazilian TV presenter Luciano Huck, is part of a larger Earthshot Prize Summit running from November 3-5, coinciding with the COP30 climate summit in Belem where Prince William will also attend. Celebrity support includes an awards trailer voiced by Matthew McConaughey and presentations by sports icons such as former soccer player Cafu and four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel, who has spoken out about climate change. The event emphasizes the importance of grassroots environmental efforts, highlighting the work of Indigenous communities and activists like Txai Surui. Kylie Minogue expressed her honor to participate in the event, underscoring the prize’s mission to inspire urgent optimism and celebrate those committed to healing the Earth.