Prince William is set to travel to Brazil next month for the 2025 Earthshot Prize ceremony — but this time, he’ll be going solo.

The November 5 event, to be held in Rio de Janeiro, marks the first time the Earthshot Prize has been hosted in South America and represents the halfway point of the initiative’s 10-year mission. The Prince of Wales launched the environmental prize in 2020 to spotlight innovative solutions to some of the planet’s most urgent challenges.

While William will lead the ceremony once again, reports suggest that the Princess of Wales will remain at the family’s home in Windsor to care for their three children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

Kate’s Absence Reflects the Couple’s Parenting Commitment

Although Kate is known to be a passionate supporter of the Earthshot mission, her absence has nothing to do with the event itself. Instead, it reflects the couple’s long-standing agreement to ensure one parent is always home with their children during school term time.

As reported by The Express, both William and Kate make it a priority to personally handle school drop-offs and pick-ups whenever possible. This approach to parenting has shaped how they plan their schedules, even when royal duties call.

The decision mirrors previous years. The Princess did not travel to the 2024 Earthshot ceremony in Cape Town either, choosing to stay in the U.K. Her last appearance at the awards was in Boston in 2022.

During last year’s event, William acknowledged his family’s absence, telling guests: “My children would love to be here — so would Catherine.”