'Superb move': King Charles III praised for planning reception ahead of COP27
King Charles III will host a COP27 reception at Buckingham Palace and has been praised for it. This year, Egypt will host the climate crisis summit, held annually. We expect the talks to start on November 6.
By ET Spotlight Special |
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King Charles III will host a COP27 reception at Buckingham Palace. This year, Egypt will host the annual climate crisis summit. The talks are expected to commence on November 6, according to reports. Buckingham Palace had said the King would not attend the Summit when Liz Truss was the Prime Minister. Its position remained the same after the appointment of new UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, according to reports. Reports suggest the government advised the King not to attend. The King Charles III has been an environmental advocate for many decades.
What does the public think?
Rishi Sunak is being criticised for snubbing the Summit. Buckingham Palace announced that the King would host a reception on November 4, Friday. It is expected to bring together around 200 NGOs, decision-makers, and international business leaders.
King Charles III of Britain: A life in pictures
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Queen Elizabeth II of England and her son Prince Charles.
Queen Elizabeth II of England and her son Prince Charles.
Prince Charles reacts during the coronation ceremony of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II in the Westminster abbey.
Prince Charles reacts during the coronation ceremony of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II in the Westminster abbey.
Prince Charles, and his sister, Princess Anne, are assisted by Admiral Earl Mountbatten and Lady Edwina Mountbatten as they step ashore at Customs House in the Grand Harbor at Malta.
Prince Charles, and his sister, Princess Anne, are assisted by Admiral Earl Mountbatten and Lady Edwina Mountbatten as they step ashore at Customs House in the Grand Harbor at Malta.
Britain's Prince Charles walks wearing his uniform.
Britain's Prince Charles walks wearing his uniform.
Prince Charles of Wales on board a Royal Navy's helicopter.
Prince Charles of Wales on board a Royal Navy's helicopter.
Lady Diana, Princess of Wales and Prince Charles of Wales attend their wedding at St Paul Cathedral in London in 1981.
Lady Diana, Princess of Wales and Prince Charles of Wales attend their wedding at St Paul Cathedral in London in 1981.
In this file photo taken in 1997, the Prince of Wales (L) and his sons Prince William (C) and Prince Harry (R), view the floral tributes to their mother, Diana.
In this file photo taken in 1997, the Prince of Wales (L) and his sons Prince William (C) and Prince Harry (R), view the floral tributes to their mother, Diana.
Britain's Prince Charles wears traditional Saudi uniform as he attends the traditional Saudi dancing best known as 'Arda' in Riyadh.
Britain's Prince Charles wears traditional Saudi uniform as he attends the traditional Saudi dancing best known as 'Arda' in Riyadh.
Prince William, his brother Prince Harry and their father Prince Charles during the Invictus Games athletics at Lee Valley in 2014 in England.
Prince William, his brother Prince Harry and their father Prince Charles during the Invictus Games athletics at Lee Valley in 2014 in England.
Users on social media are calling this a master stroke. Tom Watson, a writer, said it was an excellent move. Another user said it was the best trolling of the year. A third user said the move was perfect, and the King has repeatedly proved his love for the environment. The user added that the King should have been allowed to attend COP27.
FAQs:
What do users think about the move? Users on social media are calling this a master stroke.
What is the King's stance on the environment and its safety? The King has been an environmental advocate for many decades.
Will Rishi Sunak attend COP27? Rishi Sunak will be missing the event.