King Charles has always been nearby environmental issues, and when he was a prince, he met with world leaders to discuss the necessary measures to combat pollution, deforestation and the extinction of rare species. Now she inherited it from her mother Queen Elizabeth the secondHe wanted to graduate with him Prince Williaman initiative they started together: the Queen’s Green Canopy, which made it possible in two years plant up to three million trees in the UK.
King Charles celebrates 3 million trees planted
“thank you from the bottom of my heart‘ were King Charles’ moving words to all those British citizens who made it possible throughout the country three million trees, from 2021 to today. Indeed, through the initiative, which was launched in anticipation of Queen Elizabeth’s platinum jubilee and then took place in 2022, just months before her disappearance, citizens, schools, clubs and volunteers have come together to plant shrubs across the UK in support of the project Queen’s Green Canopystrongly desired by the sovereign and by Charles.
“It’s hard to believe that two years have passed since my mother and I planted a tree in Windsor Great Park to mark the start of this initiative,” recalled the new king, who launched the initiative with his mother had green revolution. Yes, because we can call it a real ecological breakthrough, not only for the crown but also for the country: Three million trees in twenty-four months is a staggering number.
Charles and William’s green gesture in memory of Elizabeth II
It was Carlo himself, who has always been concerned with issues of protecting the planet, that convinced Queen Elizabeth to start this project. Originally, the Queen’s Green Canopy was supposed to end after the anniversary, which took place last June; but after the disappearance of the queen it was decided to continue it in his memory. Kind of green heritagean important legacy from the Sovereign to her nation, so loved and protected, an indispensable glimpse into the future.
“As the second planting season draws to a close and with it this vital initiative – declared King Charles as he joined Prince William in planting the final tree – I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped from across the UK to plant over three million shrubs to create a lasting legacy on behalf of my mother“.
Father and son, armed with shovels, excitedly dug the final hole for the maple tree chosen for the occasion. The chosen location was no coincidence: i Gardens of Sandringham House, much loved by Elizabeth II. “This project has shown how simple, practical and positive gestures can make a huge difference and I can’t think of a more fitting tribute to Her Majesty’s 70 years of reign. Thanks to you we created an invaluable national legacy for our children, future generations and the planet itself‘ Carlo concluded.
This adventure was also made into a short film detailing the story of the initiative by the people involved, narrated by the project’s ambassador, British actress Judi Dench. A report of the grafted trees can be viewed via an interactive map. When this phase is over, Queen’s Green Canopy has announced it will fund the planting of a champion tree in each of the United Kingdom’s ninety-eight lieutenants by the end of the year to mark the coronation of King Charles III.