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The Princess Royal has reportedly been seen taking 3 helicopters over just 12 days in the past month, just days after Prince William initiated the eco-conscious Earthshot Prize Award and on the eve of the COP26 climate summit which several royals will attend. Anne’s journeys included drop-offs in Forres, Scotland, on October 13, Weston-super-Mare on October 22 and Plymouth on October 25.
Known for the high number of royal engagements she is enrolled in, Princess Anne’s transportation is a challenge for the Firm.
According to a Buckingham Palace spokesperson: “Official travel for members of the Royal Family seeks to find the best balance of security and efficiency whilst minimising any disruption to the public.
“On some occasions, when all factors are considered, a helicopter provides the best option for travel for official engagements.”
Prince Charles and Camilla, themselves, used a helicopter during a recent royal visit to Scotland.
Flight records show Anne’s trips were among at least 17 separate journeys made by the Queen’s choppers in October.
However, a source close to the royals told The Mirror’s Sunday People that Anne does not really mind taking helicopters as she is not very worried at all about climate change and global warming.
“Prince William, Prince Charles and the Queen have all spoken out about the climate emergency in recent weeks, but it seems that Anne doesn’t share their concerns,” the source said.
“Her actions somewhat make a mockery of her family’s campaigning at COP26.
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Anne was also forthright over veganism, adding: “You can’t have a world without livestock.
“They are a necessary and very constructive part of our expectation to feed ourselves.”
The Princess Royal’s three trips are believed to have caused carbon emissions of around 3.9 tonnes on average, used hundreds of gallons of aviation fuel and could have cost at least £15,000.
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