Royals and the climate

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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.

Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has given her name to a Belgian scientific 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).


Denmark, Sweden, Norway


Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark (now King), 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.

Malaysia


Several sultans in Malaysia are aware of the Climate Change. Inter alia the 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.  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. 


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. 

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. 

Prince Bernhard of The Netherlands the grandfather of King Willem-Alexander was a 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 Kingdom


Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was the president 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. 


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. 


A big thank you for the help to Geert Janssens (Belgium)! 
Location: Brussel, België

Comments

Cath said…
I knew that Prince Charles was a great advocate for tackling climate change but wasn't aware how much other European Royals were involved, so thank you for such an informative post. Very interesting.
April 13, 2021 at 10:23 AM
Kathleen Van Lierop said…
Thank you so much for reading and commenting this blog (post) Cath!!
April 15, 2021 at 7:31 AM
Vallypee said…
This was very interesting, Kathleen. I too didn't know how much the other royals were involved. Thank you!
April 17, 2021 at 11:02 PM
Kathleen Van Lierop said…
Thank you very much for reading and commenting, Val! Yes there are a lot of royals involved with climate, and I think I probably forgot some ....
April 18, 2021 at 11:11 AM
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