William follows in mother Diana's footsteps with Rio statue photo
Published: 11/5/2025

Prince William follows in mother Diana's footsteps by visiting the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, where she was photographed 34 years ago. William, on a five-day visit to Brazil, will present the Earthshot Prize at Rio's Museum of Tomorrow, with performances from Kylie Minogue and Shawn Mendes. He also gave a speech at COP30, the UN's annual climate meeting, and had a moment of reflection at the iconic statue, symbolizing hope and resilience. Remembered fondly, Diana's legacy lives on, impacting the prince during his interactions with locals in Rio.



