Royals and the climate
A lot of royals are interested in the climate case. Some of them take the lead to do something
to improve the climate.
Own picture taken in Monaco in 2013
Belgium
Princess Astrid of Belgium, daughter of King Albert II of Belgium has taken up
the climate change because of its relevance to her main area of interest : the
spread of malaria.
the climate change because of its relevance to her main area of interest : the
spread of malaria.
Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has given her name to a Belgian scientific
research station on Antarctica. This is called Princess Elisabeth Antarctica.
research station on Antarctica. This is called Princess Elisabeth Antarctica.
Crown princess Elisabeth of Belgium
Source picture: book cover Prinsessen van België (Dutch)
Princess Esmeralda of Belgium, daughter of King Leopold III and Lilian Baels
is going to write a book about the climate (2021).
is going to write a book about the climate (2021).
Denmark, Sweden, Norway
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway travelled to Greenland together to witness
themselves the effects of climate change. They visited a research centre.
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway travelled to Greenland together to witness
themselves the effects of climate change. They visited a research centre.
Malaysia
Several sultans in Malaysia are aware of the Climate Change. Inter alia the
Sultan of Perak.
Sultan of Perak.
Institut Oceanographic of Monaco
own picture taken in 2013
Monaco
Prince Albert I of Monaco (1848-1922) devoted much of his life to the study of the sea
and the oceans. He founded the Institut Oceanographic in Monaco in 1906.
and the oceans. He founded the Institut Oceanographic in Monaco in 1906.
The current Head of State of Monaco, Prince Albert II of Monaco spent several weeks
touring Antarctic research stations with his foundation he set up in 2006 to fund
environmental projects. Prince Albert II of Monaco became involved in the climate
case due to its ancestor and with the influence of his mother Princess Grace, who
gave him a nature poster when he was a child.
touring Antarctic research stations with his foundation he set up in 2006 to fund
environmental projects. Prince Albert II of Monaco became involved in the climate
case due to its ancestor and with the influence of his mother Princess Grace, who
gave him a nature poster when he was a child.
Sweden
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden also is aware of the Climate Change. In his Palace he
sorts out the recyclables in his private kitchen and he has a pellet-fired boiler at
Drottningholm Palace. He spoke out for several times about the climate.
sorts out the recyclables in his private kitchen and he has a pellet-fired boiler at
Drottningholm Palace. He spoke out for several times about the climate.
The Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander, as a Crown Prince of The Netherlands, was interested in the
climate case and water management issues. He became a member of several international
committees that work to secure clean water and sanitation in developing.
climate case and water management issues. He became a member of several international
committees that work to secure clean water and sanitation in developing.
Prince Bernhard of The Netherlands the grandfather of King Willem-Alexander was a
member and founder of the World Wildlife Found (WWF).
member and founder of the World Wildlife Found (WWF).
Prince Bernhard book cover (Dutch)
United Arab Emirates
Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber was named special envoy of the climate change of the
United Arab Emirates. He also is a prominent advocate of alternative energy and
sustainable development.
United Arab Emirates. He also is a prominent advocate of alternative energy and
sustainable development.
United Kingdom
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was the president
of the World Wildlife Fund.
of the World Wildlife Fund.
Charles, Prince of Wales (now King Charles), led an important role
as a champion of environmental causes. His concern for green issues
is known - he has spoken out for many years. He also
wants to protect the forests.
as a champion of environmental causes. His concern for green issues
is known - he has spoken out for many years. He also
wants to protect the forests.
Charles, Prince of Wales - book cover
Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis met
Sir David Attenborough to talk about the animals and the climate. He
is an advocate for bio diversity.
Sir David Attenborough to talk about the animals and the climate. He
is an advocate for bio diversity.
A big thank you for the help to Geert Janssens (Belgium)!
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