And perhaps most importantly of all, my father has always understood that people of all faiths, all backgrounds and all communities deserve to be celebrated and supported. Or the Prince's Trust, that supported over a million young people, many from disadvantaged backgrounds, to realise their ambitions. He warned us of the risks to our planet's health long before it was an everyday issue. It was a pledge to continue to serve, because for over 50 years in every corner of the UK, across the Commonwealth and around the world he has dedicated himself to serve others, both current and future generations and those whose memory must not be neglected. My father's first words on entering Westminster Abbey yesterday were a pledge of service. And she'd be a very proud mother.įor all that celebrations are magnificent, at the heart of the paegeantry is a simple message - service. But don't worry, unlike Lionel, I won't go on all night long.Īs my grandmother said when she was crowned, coronations are a declarations of our hopes for the future, and I know she's up there fondly keeping an eye on us. I want to say a few words about my father and why I believe this weekend is so important. A huge thank you to everyone for making this such a special evening. Good evening Your Majesties, good evening Windsor. We need to leave a safe and sustainable world for all generations to come. The planet Earth is literally bigger than any of our differences. And in that hopeful spirit, on this happy day, the work of healing our planet should be and must be the cause that unites us, never the cause that divides us. His Majesty has been shining a spotlight on conservation and protecting our planet for 50 years now. There is a pressing need for change.īut in adversity, beacons of light do shine. Our actions are jeopardising the very fabric of life.
But we have also seen much of our natural world change, and become shockingly unrecognisable. Over time we have grown with our glorious earth, and made huge advancements in science, technology and fashion. As a child I remember the thrill of being in the Scottish highlands of mother Earth's beauty, so vast and untamed. Our home is truly awe-inspiring, from oceans full of magnificent corals and wildlife to forests lush and vivid green, alive with curious animals.
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