11:09, 24 July 2024
Words by Abi Scaife, Staff Writer, London
King Charles’ will be making some big, sustainable changes, according to the Royal’s new financial budget.
King Charles has always been a passionate proponent of climate action and increasing sustainability (if you want to know more, we recommend reading Smiley News’ article on King Charles’ relationship with sustainability here); something that hasn’t always been received well by the general public.
Now, in 2024, things are very different from when the King first began talking about climate action in the 1970s, and he is taking the opportunity to make some solid changes to the way the Royal Family live their lives in his first full year as King.
They will be making big changes to transportation, including transitioning to biofuel for state cars by next year, before eventually switching to electric vehicles, and moving towards sustainable aviation fuel for helicopters.
Plus, Windsor Castle will be fitted with solar panels, to increase its use of clean energy over fossil fuels. The oil lanterns in Buckingham Palace are even being replaced with electric replicas that are better for the environment, but still have that classic soft glow.
Sir Michael Stevens, Keeper of the Privy Purse, claimed that the changes were "driven by a determination to place sustainability at the heart of our operations and inspired by His Majesty’s leadership in this sphere".
It’s great to see someone with such responsibility within the UK working towards sustainability.
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
The Climate Coalition. This is the UK's largest group of people dedicated to action against climate change. Find out more and support them here.
Climate Reframe. Climate Reframe is committed to supporting the climate and environment movement in its transformation towards greater justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI). Find out more.
Rewilding Britain. They aim to tackle the climate emergency and extinction crisis, reconnect people with the natural world and help communities thrive. Find out more here.
This article aligns with the UN SDGs Climate Action and Partnerships for the Goals.
