During his time in the UAE, Charles will meet with regional leaders and also attend a reception to launch the inaugural COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum.
King Charles III will attend the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai and deliver the opening address on December 1.
The King's attendance comes after he was unable to attend the previous year's conference, COP27, in Egypt due to a request from the then British Prime Minister.
King Charles III of the United Kingdom is set to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, where he will deliver the opening address on December 1. This marks his third time delivering the opening speech at such an event. The conference will run from November 30 to December 12. The King's attendance comes after he was unable to attend the previous year's conference, COP27, in Egypt. This was reportedly due to a request from the then British Prime Minister Liz Truss, a request that was maintained by her successor, Rishi Sunak.
The King's attendance at the conference is significant as few world leaders have confirmed their participation. His visit comes at a time of high tensions in the Middle East. During his time in the UAE, Charles will meet with regional leaders and also attend a reception to launch the inaugural COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum.
King Charles III has been a passionate advocate of environmental and climate causes for at least five decades. His attendance at the conference is on behalf of the UK government and follows an invitation from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates.
The king's attendance comes after he was unable to attend COP27 in Egypt, reportedly due to a request from former British Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Charles is attending COP28 on behalf of the government and following an invitation from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates.
The conference will be held from November 30 to December 12.
In 2022, then-Prime Minister Liz Truss had dissuaded Charles III from attending COP27 in Egypt, a request that was maintained by her successor, Rishi Sunak.