The Prince of Wales gave a speech about climate change today at the Nobel Laureates Symposium at St James’s Palace in London. “Somehow, global decision-makers have to be persuaded that strong, committed and coordinated action is needed now, not in ten years time, or even in five, but now — otherwise there will be little left on which to base our economies,” the prince said. Read Full Speech
Prince Charles turns bricklayer
The Prince of Wales visited the Building Research Establishment in Watford, Hertfordshire on May 19. He saw new building techniques and materials, and tried laying the new Thermoplan bricks, getting cement on his suit in the process.
British royal news
- HRH the Prince of Wales talks to MySpace (video)
- MySpace: The Prince’s Rainforest Project (official page)
- The Prince’s Rainforest Project (official site)
2009 Dutch Queen’s Day news
- Queen’s Day crash (raw video, in Dutch)
- Queen’s Day tragedy & reactions (share your comments here)
