Prince Charles supports a cause close to his heart as he attends Water Aid summit in London to discuss impact of climate change
- Charles, 71, attended WaterAid charity’s Water and Climate event in London
- Urged nations to work together to tackle the environmental threat to the planet
- Used global efforts to halt spread of deadly Covid-19 illness as example of how urgent action is possible
The Prince of Wales looked in high spirits as he attended the WaterAid charity’s Water and Climate event at Kings Place in London today.
Charles, 71, who looked dapper in a navy striped suit, was joined by government representatives, community members and business leaders from across the world at the event to address the impacts of climate change on access to drinking water.
The royal, who was made President of WaterAid in 1991, urged nations to work together to tackle the environmental threat to the planet – just as the world has mobilised to combat the coronavirus.
During a speech, Charles used global efforts to halt the spread of the deadly Covid-19 illness as an example of how urgent action is possible.
Prince Charles, 71, was all smiles as she attended the WaterAid water and climate event at Kings Place in London today. Pictured with Tim Wainwright
Charles looked dapper in a navy striped suit, which he paired with black polished shoes and a jazzy blue tie
WaterAid works to provide clean water, decent toilets and hygiene knowledge across the globe and states that 3.6 billion people live in areas where water is scarce, due to issues like drought or flooding contaminating supplies.
The number of people living with inadequate sources of water is predicted to rise to five billion by 2050, if no global action is taken.
Charles, who has recently been following the practice of not shaking hands, told a round-table discussion group:
‘With the urgency that now exists around avoiding irreversible damage to our planet, we must put ourselves on what can only be described as a war footing.
Charles looked deep in thought as he perched his glasses on the edge of his nose and addressed key figures in the room
The royal has been President of WaterAid since 1991, when he was taken to see WaterAid projects in Nepal. Pictured, alongside key figures at the water and climate summit
The Prince of Wales was joined by Tim Wainwright as they discussed all things climate change at the environmental summit
Charles has long been a supporter of Water Aid and looked in high spirits as he discussed the cause close to his heart
‘The current battle against the coronavirus at least demonstrates, if nothing else, how quickly the world can mobilise when we identify a common threat.’
Also around the table was Prince Albert of Monaco, a long-term supporter of WaterAid, Environment Minister Lord Goldsmith and senior representatives from global companies like the World Bank, Unilever and international water organisations.
The engagement comes after a busy few days for Charles, who attended the Commonwealth Day service alongside Camilla at Westminster Abbey on Monday,
The royals’ position on the chairs was based on their ranks within the family, with Charles next to the Queen due to him being first-in-line, followed by William in second, and Harry in sixth.
The Water and Climate summit forms part of Prince Charles’ year of action on people and planet that was announced as part of his keynote address at Davos
Prince Charles looked deep in thought as he sat alongside WaterAid’s CEO Tim Wainwright (pictured)
Charles was joined by several key figures, who all took to their notepads during the day-long event (pictured)
The Prince of Wales was joined by government representatives, community members and business leaders from across the world at the event to address the impacts of climate change on access to drinking water
The Prince of Wales looked in high spirits as he stepped out of a chauffeur driven car in London – before shaking hands with the doorman