Visiting Brazil for the first time, Prince William received a rare photo of his mother, Princess Diana, from Luciano Huck during an interview recorded in Rio de Janeiro. The meeting took place amid the British heir's trip for the Earthshot Prize and COP30. William's emotion was highlighted in the TV Globo program.
Prince William, heir to the British throne, visited Rio de Janeiro for the first time this November 2025 week to present the Earthshot Prize, which he organized. On Wednesday, the 5th, the event took place at Pão de Açúcar, where he met presenter Luciano Huck, who served as master of ceremonies. On Thursday, the 6th, William traveled to Belém for the COP30.
During the recording of an interview for the Domingão do Huck program, aired on Sunday, the 9th, Huck gifted William a rare photo of Princess Diana with him. 'Beautiful thing', the prince commented, visibly moved, upon seeing the image for the first time. The meeting highlighted the connection between the British royal family and Brazilian personalities.
Beyond the environmental focus of the Earthshot, which awards planetary innovations, the visit revealed curiosities about William. He knows how to pilot helicopters, having participated in over 150 rescue operations as an air ambulance pilot. 'I wanted, at the end of the day, to feel that I made a difference and contributed', he told the BBC. William is also honorary president of the BAFTA, passionate about cinema, and of the Football Association, the world's oldest soccer organization. Before marrying, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, which worried Kate Middleton: 'I always get so scared when he goes out. I get terrified', she told People. At 18, he volunteered in Chile, teaching English and helping build communities.
Luciano Huck, who discusses environmental issues with his children Joaquim, Benício, and Eva at home, emphasized the importance of family dialogue on sustainability. 'We talk a lot about it at home, at lunches, dinners', reported Angélica.
