UK royals attend Netflix 'Our Planet' premiere
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s Prince Charles and his two sons William and Harry attended the world premiere of the Netflix television series “Our Planet” on Thursday to underline the royal family’s support for action against climate change.
British naturalist David Attenborough, 92, who narrates the series, hosted the event at London’s Natural History Museum.
Charles, who paid tribute to Attenborough’s work, made his first speech on the environment in 1968 and has long warned of the dangers of human damage to the natural world.
“What I want to know is how can we possibly sacrifice our children’s and grandchildren’s entire future, let alone the future of all life on this miraculous planet by not doing what is required now,” he said in a speech at the event.
He said he hoped “Our Planet” would educate hundreds of millions of people around the world about what action was required. Charles also said it was a source of great pride that both his sons had taken up the cause of conservation.
The eight-part series, which showcases the planet’s most endangered species and fragile habitats, starts on Friday.
Reporting by Rachel Cordery and Michael Holden; Editing by Stephen Addison
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