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William said this was a \u201cpivotal moment in human history\u2026that demands courage, cooperation and unwavering commitment to our planet\u2019s future. A future that belongs not to us, but to our children and grandchildren.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Prince, who was photographed preparing his speech on Prime Minister Keir Starmer\u2019s plane as they travelled to the summit, was representing his father King Charles and the UK Government for the first time at the United Nations summit.<\/p>\n He said: \u201cI grew up with my father \u2013 The King \u2013 talking about the power of nature and the importance of harmony in the natural world. A subject he has championed for over five decades. It is a privilege to also represent him here today, as well as everyone else who has championed this cause, for so many years.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n William also mentioned his wife the Princess of Wales, as he underlined how the problem of climate change affects us all, even in the UK.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cJust this year, I visited the Welsh town of Pontypridd with my wife Catherine, where the community is still recovering from devastating floods,<\/strong>\u201d he said. \u201cI met families who had lost their homes, their possessions, and their sense of security. One resident told me how the river that once brought life to the town had become a source of fear.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cTheir resilience was deeply moving. It was also a powerful reminder that climate change is not a distant threat. It is affecting lives across the UK, and across the world, from small towns to major cities, from coastal communities to inland regions. No corner of the globe will be unaffected.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n The Prince acknowledged that \u201cthe road ahead will be tough,<\/strong>\u201d but added: \u201cThis is not just a challenge. It is a profound opportunity. An opportunity to build cleaner economies, restore nature, and improve the health and wellbeing of communities everywhere<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n William also spoke about the next generation, saying: \u201cOur children and grandchildren will stand on the shoulders of our collective action. Let us use these inspiring surroundings here in the heart of the Amazon to rise to meet this moment, not with hesitation, but with courage. Not with division, but with collaboration. Not with delay, but with decisive commitment.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n He continued: \u201cLet us honour the leadership of those who have long protected the planet \u2013 Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities \u2013 and walk forward together. Let us build a future where nature is valued, and where every child inherits a world of prosperity, not peril. Let us rise to this moment with the clarity that history demands of us. Let us be the generation that turned the tide\u2014not for applause, but for the quiet gratitude of those yet to be born. \u201cThis, here at COP30, is our moment. Let us not waste it. Our children and grandchildren are watching, and hoping.<\/strong>\u201c<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Prince William has called on world leaders to \u201cbe the generation that turned the tide\u201d in his most powerful speech yet. And addressing the COP30 World Leaders Summit in Bel\u00e9m, the gateway to the...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6898,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6897","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/royal.dailygag.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4cfc77ca8b58-54905676826618ba8689ek.jpg-300x202.webp\")
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