The Prince’s Trust

HRH the Prince of Wales asks fashion lovers to look to their wardrobes to save the planet. Photographs by Mario Testino.

It was a great surprise to have been invited by the editor to contribute to one of the defining journals of world fashion—a surprise owing to the fact that I am not entirely sure I fit the description of being “fashionable.” Sometimes there have been those generous enough to call me “well dressed,” but if they knew how much of what I wear is many years, even decades, old….

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Eco-friendly in all aspects of his life

Ever the eco-friendly Prince, Charles decided to install solar panels on his London residence to make it “carbon negative”. His Royal Highness submitted a planning application to Westminster City Council which they have just approved.

The solar panels are a part of Prince Charles’ larger scheme to wholly convert to a green lifestyle. He has installed energy-efficient boilers, converted his Jaguar and Land Rover to run on biodiesel – derived from used cooking oil – and his Aston Martin even runs on fuel made from wine!

A spokesman for Clarence House said that the Prince was very happy that his planning application went through “[...] as next month Clarence House Gardens will be hosting the Start Garden Party to make a difference’, which will showcase various measures people could take to live a more sustainable lifestyle.”

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By delivering a keynote speech on climate change during his tour of South America last week, the Prince of Wales has finally gained respect for his environmental views, says The Telegraph.

“If people now realise I wasn’t talking complete nonsense then I’m delighted,” says Charles.

Nearly twenty years ago, Charles was in South America giving a speech on the exact same issue. He’s discussed how he talks to his plants, and began his “Duchy Originals” company based solely on organic foods.

This is no trendy flash-in-the-pan Prince. Charles sticks to what he thinks is right, and not just for himself, but for the entire planet. Is he frustrated that it has taken so long for most companies and countries to wake up?

“Yes, it is rather depressing. I’m not doing this for myself but basically for the sake of everyone’s children and grandchildren [...] at the moment it looks very much as if we are handing on a poisoned chalice to future generations,” the Prince told journalist Andrew Alderson.

If only the politicians would adhere so consistently to their viewpoints, we may be better off.

via The Telegraph.

Prince Charles has been getting into the rhythm of things in West Africa. The future king showed off his musical skills by playing some traditional drums when he was greeted in Sierra Leone on Monday.

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