Prince William has followed in the footsteps of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales , by visiting Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. The future king posed for a photograph against the backdrop of the city's skyline, just as Diana did in April 1991 during a tour of Brazil with Prince Charles . A Kensington Palace spokesperson, speaking to the travelling media pack, said: "The Prince has loved meeting so many people from across Rio over the last few days. He's been incredibly struck by the number of people who fondly remember his mother's visit to this beautiful city."

During a six-day visit to Brazil in 1991, the Prince and Princess visited the capital Brasilia and São Paulo. Diana was a huge hit with locals in Rio de Janeiro, visiting both Copacabana beach, where

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