Royal family recap: Leonardo DiCaprio's surprise appearance with Prince William in Rio, and more

Good morning and welcome to a new week of royal news. It's a busy Monday for the royal family, as Duchess Sophie heads to Edinburgh to attend a reception as Patron of Defence Medical Welfare Service. Meanwhile, Prince William arrives in Brazil for his first official visit to host the Earthshot Prize and make a keynote speech at Cop30 on behalf of the monarch and the UK Government. 

HELLO!’s Royal Editor, Emily Nash, is in Brazil with the Prince of Wales as he begins his visit to mark the fifth year of his Earthshot Prize awards.

Prince William spoke to HELLO! in an exclusive interview ahead of this year's Earthshot awards ceremony in Brazil. Prince William, who is father to Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, ten, and Prince Louis, seven, revealed the motivation behind his passion project. 

"As a father, I think constantly about the world my children will inherit. I want them to grow up surrounded by nature, opportunity and a sense of hope about the future. But I also know that unless we act boldly now, that future is at risk. The Earthshot Prize is about turning the tide, about proving to our children that we are willing to fight for their tomorrow."

Here's our exclusive. 

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Ahead of his fifth annual Earthshot Prize ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, where he will make a keynote speech at Cop30, Prince William has discussed what he will say with his father, a source confirmed. 

"The King has read the Prince's speech…they have been talking about it, and given that it's such a shared topic that they feel extremely passionate about, I'm sure there have been many conversations over recent months…"

Read our full story.

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Dame Jacinda Ardern has offered praise for the Prince of Wales's work in the environmental space, commenting on his "relentless optimism" as the driving force behind The Earthshot Prize. 

The former New Zealand Prime Minister, who is a Trustee of The Earthshot Prize, described Prince William’s commitment as having shaped the initiative into "something incredible."

Read what Jacinda wrote exclusively for HELLO! here. 

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The Queen will open the doors of Clarence House on Wednesday to members of the National Association of Care Catering (NACC), and representatives from Royal Voluntary Service (RVS), in celebration of community volunteering.

Queen Camilla will host the reception during Meals on Wheels Week, and will join social media star ‘Spudman’, who is delivering jacket potatoes in the RVS food truck as part of the charity’s new ‘Role of a Lunchtime’ campaign encouraging more flexible volunteering opportunities.

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Prince William takes his first tour of Brazil to host the Earthshot Prize and make a keynote speech at Cop30. On day one, William will visit Rio's beaches, as well as the statue of Christ the Redeemer.

Highlights from the five-day trip will see the future King visit the iconic Maracanã Stadium to engage in a Generation Earthshot event with young people from across the region. 

Read William's itinerary here. 

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Read HELLO!'s eco columnist Amelia Windsor’s edit of eco-friendly Christmas present ideas, from decadent bath oil to gorgeous gold earrings. 

Prince William and Princess Kate issued a personal statement over the weekend following the horrific events of the past week, including a mass stabbing on a high-speed train travelling from Doncaster to London King's Cross station, and the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. 

A Kensington Palace spokesperson said: "I spoke to The Prince of Wales this morning and he also asked me to express his and the Princess of Wales thoughts for the families and friends of all those impacted by the horrific events last night near Huntingdon. He also wishes for me to express his thoughts are also with the first responders and train staff that acted so swiftly." 

The statement continued: "The Prince and Princess have also been following the terrible events in Jamaica over the last week. He will be personally donating to the relief efforts to support those impacted by Hurricane Melissa."

Read the full story. 

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US president Donald Trump has shared his thoughts on King Charles's decision to strip his younger brother Andrew of his style, titles and honours. Andrew, who was formerly known as Prince Andrew, will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. 

On board Air Force One on Sunday evening, the US president told reporters: "It's a terrible thing that's happened to the (royal) family," he said. "That's been a tragic situation. It's too bad. I feel badly for the family."

Read the full report here. 

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Upon the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, her beloved corgis were left to her son, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. But looking after the pets was no mean feat, as the pooches came with a long list of strict instructions, especially when it came to their eating habits. 

The late Queen's two surviving corgis, Muick and Sandy, were raised on a diet of beef, corn-fed chicken, lamb and rabbit, which was prepared especially each day by the cavalry of royal chefs.

Now, as Andrew prepares to move out of the royal residence, it's been confirmed that the corgis will be staying in the family, but it's not clear if it will be Andrew, Sarah or Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice who will give them a home.

Read the full story here.

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With the year almost coming to an end, Prince William and Princess Kate are embarking on a new chapter by moving into their new forever home at Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park with their three children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven. 

The move took place over Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' half term last week, after the family reportedly set themselves the goal of moving in by 5 November 2025.

While undergoing a huge, exciting move in their personal lives, Kate and William are also set for a busy few months in the public spotlight, as they return their focus on their respective passion projects.

Click here to find out all the details. 

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Princess Charlene of Monaco is known for her elevated style and is often spotted wearing chic tailored suits while out and about for royal engagements. 

On 2 November, however, the princess switched it up and opted for relaxed dark-wash jeans with wide legs as she attended a charity dog walk in Monaco. Attending as the president of the Animal Protection Society of Monaco for Rokethon, the event aimed to promote responsible pet adoption, raise awareness about animal abuse and support shelters through donations. Read the full story here.

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Prince William has been handed the keys to Rio de Janeiro – a symbolic gesture normally reserved for the King of the city’s world famous Carnival. 

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The future monarch was welcomed to Brazil by Mayor Eduardo Paes on top of the Sugarloaf Mountain, having arrived on a commercial flight and travelled up the peak by cable car. 

The handover was designed to symbolise the longstanding friendship between the UK and Brazil – a partnership which is now 200 years old.

William, wearing navy trousers, a shirt and blazer, was met from the cable car by Mr Paes, his wife, First Lady, Cristine de Souza Assed Paes and their daughter Isabela Assed Paes, along with Vice mayor, Eduardo Cavaliere and his wife, Second Lady, Victoria de Araujo Cavaliere.

He and the Mayor then walked out onto a helipad against the backdrop of Christ the Redeemer and admired the view before William was presented with the key to cheers from sightseers on top of the mountain. “Viva Rio!” shouted Mr Paes, as they posed for photographs. 

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The Prince is spending three days in Rio for his Earthshot Prize Summit, which will culminate in a glittering awards ceremony at the Museum of Tomorrow on Wednesday November 5. 

He will then travel north to Belem, the gateway to the Amazon, to give a keynote speech at the Cop30 Summit, where he is representing the King and the UK Government. 

Read the prince's full itinerary here. 

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William was "amazed" by the scenery, Mayor Paes said afterwards, saying: "He was very nice. Amazed with the beauty of the city, and we are very happy to have him here. It's big honour for the city.

"So he's got the keys, he can do whatever he wants in the next 72 hours," he added. "The city belongs to Prince William. I'm still the king, but it will belong to him!"

He and William discussed a variety of issues, including the recent controversial police raids on Rio's favelas. 

"He seemed to be very interested in lots of things. We spoke about politics… my politics, talk about the landscape of Rio, he asked about the favelas."

Mr Paes added: "I try(sic) to explain to him the security issue of the city a little bit. I mean, obviously, it's much more deep than something that you can explain in five minutes. But it was a good opportunity to explain."

He said it meant a great deal to have Earthshot in Rio, saying: "It's a city that's completely connected with environmental issues." 

As he left to get the cable car back down again William was mobbed by tourists wanting to shake his hand and get him to pose for a selfie. 

Among them were British tourists Jenny and Paul Galliver from Sutton Courtney near Oxford. 

"We were pretty shocked but then we saw Sadiq Khan at Christ the Redeemer yesterday,'" Jenny said.

"It was a lovely surprise to see him. We are very much pro-royal."

William also spoke to Thomas Hunter, 48, from Manchester, who said he thought William was doing a "great job" with Earthshot. "I was keen to tell him I work in offshore wind farms," he said. 

Prince William was all smiles on top of the Sugarloaf Mountain as he waved at fans who had gathered to welcome him. Accompanied by Mayor Eduardo Paes, the British royal then met First Lady Cristine de Souza Assed Paes and their daughter, Isabela Assed Paes, along with Vice mayor Eduardo Cavaliere and his wife, Second Lady, Victoria de Araujo Cavaliere.

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It's already shaping up to be a busy day for Prince William – and he's only completed one engagement! Despite his packed schedule, the British royal took time to greet fans who had gathered to welcome him on Sugarloaf Mountain, shaking hands and posing for photos with the crowd.

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Windsor Castle has welcomed back a statue that was originally on loan to Kew Gardens after it was gifted to them temporarily by the late Queen Elizabeth II. After being out on loan for the last six decades, the latest piece of bronze artwork to enter the castle is a replica of Greek hero Hercules.

A Royal Collection Trust spokesperson said: "It was agreed between Royal Collection Trust and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, that the statue of Hercules and Achelous and the Coade stone vase would return to their historic location at Windsor Castle in autumn 2025, having been on loan to Kew since 1963."

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The royal family has quietly made a major change on its official website following the loss of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's titles on 30 October. 

In a section titled 'The Role of The Royal Family', Andrew used to be listed as a member of the senior royals, but he has since been removed. The page contains biographies of members such as the Prince and Princess of Wales, the King, Queen Camilla, the Duke of Kent and, up until recently, the former Prince Andrew (now known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor).

Read the full story here. 

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In case you missed the earlier excitement, HELLO!'s Content Managing Editor Ainhoa Barcelona has rounded up all the best pictures from Prince William's Brazilian eco adventure in Rio de Janeiro so far…

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Prince William has taken part in a penalty shootout with children from Rio's favelas in the city's famous Maracana stadium. The future king scored a goal and dished out hugs and high fives after taking part in drills with Brazil's 2002 World Cup winning captain Cafu and a group of 8-12 year olds, which was organized by Terra FC (Earth FC). 

As he stepped up to take a penalty, there were cries of, "William, William!" from the youngsters, who mobbed the Prince after he slotted the ball past the 14-year-old goalkeeper. William was welcomed onto the pitch by Severiano Braga, CEO of the Maracanã Stadium, Luiz Eduardo, of Flamengo Football Club and Matheus Montenegro, Vice President, Fluminense Football Club.

Follow along here for more details of William's day in Brazil, and see our gallery here for all the best photos.  

Prince William will be going home with souvenirs for his children. At Rio's famous Maracanã Stadium on November 3, the Prince of Wales was presented with gifts for Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, ten, and Prince Louis, seven. The Wales siblings will be matching in personalized Fluminense shirts that bear their respective names, although Louis' was spelled "Loui."

See more details, including what he told HELLO! about the kids, here. 

Prince William has announced a new partnership for nature's protectors in a keynote speech at the fourth annual United for Wildlife Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Per a press release from Kensington Palace, the new initiative for Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous environmental defenders in Brazil will build on the success of the ranger insurance package announced in South Africa last year, extending the Prince's commitment to those risking their lives to protect nature. In a year, the five-year financial package has reached over half of that target, insuring more than 6,000 rangers across Africa.

In a statement, William said: "Indigenous Peoples and local communities have long been protectors of the world's most critical ecosystems. But today, their lives are increasingly at risk, and their lands are under mounting threats. If we are serious about tackling the climate crisis and restoring nature, we must stand with those who defend it. Building on the success of our ranger support package, we're extending this with a new partnership to protect and assist Brazil's frontline defenders."

Prince William showed off his sporting skills with a game of volleyball at Rio’s world famous Copacabana beach at the end of his first day in Brazil, writes HELLO!'s royal correspondent Emily Nash. 

The future King hit the court with young players from the Levante Institute and its founder, Brazilian Olympian, Carolina Solberg Salgado. William, who wore chinos and a shirt with white trainers by sustainable brand Mr Mavris, took advantage of his 6'3" height and experience playing water polo to score several goals, even crashing onto the sand to set the ball for Carolina. The Prince peeled off his socks and shoes for his turn on court and told aides "talk amongst yourselves" when one signaled to him that it was time to leave.

Prince William capped off day one of his visit to Brazil at Rio’s Copacabana Beach. The Prince of Wales, 43, showed off his impressive volleyball skills, while wearing a button-down shirt and pants, at the world-famous beach, playing a game paired with Olympic beach volleyball player Carolina Solberg. Watch a video of it below, and read more about it here. 

That's all we have for you today, folks, but come back right here tomorrow for more all things royals from us at HELLO!, including more special coverage from Prince William's trip to Brazil.

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Good morning royal fans. I'm here to bring you the latest on the royal beat. It's a busy one today with David Beckham poised to receive a knighthood at Windsor Castle, Prince William in Rio for the fifth year of his Earthshot Prize Awards and Princess Anne in Jersey for a series of engagements including visiting the Jersey Opera House for its 125th anniversary and The Royal Air Forces Association Jersey Branch for their 100th anniversary. Plus, Prince Edward will meet people partaking in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award at the Pierhead Building, Cardiff and his wife Duchess Sophie will attend a Dinner at the Lansdowne Club as Patron of the Awareness Foundation, a peace-building NGO.

On today's Rio agenda, Prince William will attend the United for Wildlife Global Summit. The Royal Foundation website explains: "The summit brings together Indigenous leaders, governments, CEOs and philanthropies as part of United for Wildlife’s shared commitment to those risking their lives to protect nature." We have HELLO!'s Royal Editor, Emily Nash on the ground to bring us the latest as it happens. 

With Prince William in Rio this week for his Earthshot Prize awards, we're asking if this big event will be overshadowed by the Prince Andrew saga. So far, 79 per cent of The Royal Club are saying it's actually good timing for the heir. Want to have your say on this as well as get an exclusive behind-the-scenes video of the awards from HELLO! royal editor Emily Nash later this week? Click to join the club.

Queen Rania of Jordan gave a passionate speech on Monday in Munich at the One Young World Summit, where she pleaded with the youth around the globe to stand up against against hatred. She started her talk on the topic of Gaza, but she was quick to add: "It's not just Gaza. Around the world, we're seeing hatred seep back into the foundations of our global community. And the danger isn’t only in what hate destroys, but in what it reshapes – our moral compass, our sense of decency."

As well as her important message for the youth of today, Queen Mania gave us a fashion lesson in statement trousers. The royal worked watercolour green trousers teamed with an aqua top as she confidently spoke on stage. She has since posted on Instagram and said: "An unforgettable experience speaking at the One Young World Summit in Munich yesterday. It was a pleasure to return to this stage."

Queen Letizia of Spain stepped out in Madrid alongside her husband King Felipe VI to welcome Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq on the first day of a two-day State Visit to Spain. We've seen beautiful bows storming the catwalks and Letizia has taken note, wearing a stunning tie-up blouse, which was strategically peeping out from her chic black coat. 

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The Royal Collection Trust has announced that tickets are on sale now for a special Queen Elizabeth II exhibition taking place in 2026. It includes over 200 fashion items worn by Her Majesty, marking the largest ever display of her clothes.