Prince William accused of empty claims about major case: ‘selective green’

Prince William, who is heading to South Africa for the fourth Earthshot Prize, is facing brutal criticism as details of his income from private estates are revealed.

The eye-watering annual earnings of King Charles and his heir apparent were revealed in a new report from The Sunday timesaccording to which the royal family earns “millions” off the “backs of their subjects”.

King Charles has been an advocate of saving the planet throughout his life. Meanwhile, William tries to find solutions to tackle climate change with his ten-year Earthshot plan.

However, despite the noble efforts, the royals were called ‘selective green’ because their personal assets could not live up to the ’empty’ claims they have made so publicly.

“When it comes to environmentalism, royal estates appear to be selectively green,” noted royal correspondent Tom Sykes The everyday beast. “Research shows that 14% of properties in the Duchy of Cornwall and 13% of properties in the Duchy of Lancaster have dismal energy ratings (F or G).”

According to the EU energy label, F and G are the least efficient in the classes. With new labels (such as A+, A++, A+++) being introduced in 2021, the most influential and powerful individuals saying that climate change will not pass to energy efficient means comes across as somewhat hypocritical.

Sykes pointed out that renting the properties is “technically illegal under current energy standards.”

He noted: “Apparently speeches on the environment do not extend all the way to ensuring that their own properties meet basic rules of efficiency.”

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Duchy of Lancaster, Charles Private Estate, said the organization “complied with all relevant UK legislation and regulatory standards.”

The spokesperson for Prince William’s Duchy of Cornwall insisted it was only “a private estate with a commercial need”, and emphasized “our commitment to restoring the natural environment and generating positive social impact for our communities.”

The news comes as William is about to reach Cape Town, South Africa, to kick off Earthshot Prize week.