Prince William capped off day one of his visit to Brazil at Rio’s Copacabana Beach. The Prince of Wales, 43, showed off his impressive volleyball skills, while wearing a button-down shirt and pants, at the world-famous beach, playing a game paired with Olympic beach volleyball player Carolina Solberg. The 38-year-old athlete praised the Prince’s skills, saying he had “a lot of energy.” “He’s tall. He can hit. I think he could be really good if he practiced more,” Carolina said. “I think he was having fun and was amazing to play with him. It was such a pleasure.” The future King would also be welcomed on Carolina’s team. The Brazilian beach volleyball player said: “Yeah, for sure. He’s in!”
William visited the Copacabana Beach to meet emergency responders responsible for keeping people safe, and to spotlight the beach’s environmental preservation work. The Prince kicked off his first official visit to Brazil on November 3. Prior to his arrival, the heir to the throne exclusively told HELLO! that he felt “deeply honoured to be heading to Brazil. He said: “Rio, with its energy, its people and its iconic landscapes, feels like the perfect place to celebrate the power of environmental innovation”
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