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Key Points Prince William attends Earthshot Prize in Rio; Princess Kate stays in Windsor. The family prepares to move homes amid Kate’s recovery and ongoing health challenges. William says, “Worry or stress around the family side of things does overwhelm me quite a bit.” Prince William is heading to Rio de Janeiro solo for his annual Earthshot Prize awards ceremony on November 5, while Princess Kate stays home in Windsor with their three children. The decision comes as the Wales family navigates a busy period that includes school break, an upcoming move and Kate’s continued recovery. The 43-year-old Prince of Wales will celebrate environmental activism at the prestigious event, where he and a distinguished prize council will announce five winners who will each receive £1 million (approximately $1.3 million). The Earthshot Prize searches the world for innovative environmental solutions with the greatest potential to repair and protect the planet. This year’s prize council includes an impressive lineup of global figures, with Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen joining broadcaster Sir David Attenborough, actress Cate Blanchett, chef José Andrés and World Trade Organization director-general Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. After the Rio ceremony, William will travel to Belém, Brazil, on November 6 for the UN climate conference. Kate Middleton Focuses on Family During School Break and Major Move Princess Kate, 43, will remain at home with Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, during their half-term break from Lambrook School. The timing of William’s trip coincides with the children’s school holiday, making it a natural time for Kate to stay with the kids. The family is also preparing for a significant transition—moving from their current four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage to the larger eight-bedroom Forest Lodge, both located on the Windsor Great Park estate. The relocation represents a fresh start for the Wales family after what William recently described as “the hardest year I’ve ever had.” The royal couple has faced considerable challenges since moving to Adelaide Cottage in August 2022. They mourned the loss of Queen Elizabeth, William’s beloved grandmother, and navigated both Kate and King Charles receiving cancer diagnoses. While Kate announced in January 2025 that she is in remission, King Charles, 76, continues receiving treatment. Has Kate Middleton Attended Earthshot Prize Ceremonies Before? The Princess of Wales joined William for the first two Earthshot Prize awards ceremonies in London in October 2021 and Boston in December 2022. However, she missed the 2023 ceremony in Singapore because Prince George had school exams that week, choosing to stay home to support him. Kate also did not attend last year’s ceremony in South Africa, as she spent most of 2024 out of the public eye during her cancer treatment. Her focus this year remains on her ongoing recovery and supporting her family through their transition to Forest Lodge, which the couple views as their long-term home. During a recent interview on Apple TV’s The Reluctant Traveler, William opened up about the emotional toll of the past year. “Worry or stress around the family side of things does overwhelm me quite a bit,” he shared. “Because it’s more personal—it’s more about feeling, it’s more about upsetting the rhythm.” 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Despite the challenges, the Wales family continues embracing their favorite activities, including nature walks and seasonal traditions. Kate recently shared that the family tried pressing apples at home, calling it “quite good fun with the children” though “very messy.”
