Prince William's visit to Brazil for his Earthshot Prize climate change project drew criticism on social media over his carbon footprint.

The Prince of Wales gives out £1 million [around $1.3 million] in funding to each of five innovative solutions to the climate crisis, holding each ceremony on a different continent.

This year Earthshot has taken him to Rio de Janeiro, making the event a prelude to climate conference COP30, also in Brazil, but in Belém, from November 10 to 21.

A post on X read: "Prince William jets 5,500 miles to Brazil for his £300k taxpayer-funded 'eco' trip preaching sustainability while living off public money. The hypocrisy of monarchy in one flight #AbolishTheMonarchy."

Newsweek approached Kensington Palace for comment.

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