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Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle will plunge into darkness for Earth Hour tonight as the Royal Family continues its public duties amid a series of health crises.
The Princess of Wales announced yesterday that she has cancer in an unprecedented video address shared on the Royal Family’s X account.
But today the official feed returned once again to focus on the day to day work of the institution, urging members of the public to join royal landmarks in turning off any non-essential lights from 8.30pm to 9.30pm tonight.
The initiative is organised by conservation charity the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to urge action to save the planet.
It aims to highlight the impact humans are having on the planet through climate change, pollution, plastic and food production.
The Royal Family’s post on X announcing it is taking part in Earth Hour this evening
Sitting on a bench at Windsor, surrounded by spring flowers, the Princess of Wales has taken the extraordinary step of revealing to the world that she has cancer
Windsor Castle will also turn off non-essential lights tonight to mark the WWF’s Earth Hour
Charles in particular is passionate about environmental issues, and is pictured here addressing Cop28 in Dubai
Other landmarks that will go dark for the hour include the Barbican Arts Centre, the Old Bailey, Tower Bridge, and the OXO Tower.
King Charles in particular is known for his focus on environmental issues, and is certain to support the event.
Meanwhile, Prince William has been continuing with public duties over the last few weeks despite Kate’s cancer diagnosis following an operation in January.
He was cheered on Tuesday during a visit to Sheffield – where he spoke to families who have experienced homelessness.
The heir to the throne chatted warmly to well-wishers, who at the time were unaware about his wife’s diagnosis.
In previous weeks he’s also been seen visiting a synagogue in London, where he held the hand of Holocaust survivor Renee Salt, 94.
And on St David’s Day – March 1 – William visited the famous Turf Pub in Wrexham – where he chatted to Wrexham AFC’s Hollywood owner Rob McElhenney.
The venue will be familiar to viewers of the Disney+ ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ series.
Seoul in South Korea plunges into darkness while marking Earth Hour today
Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, as it marks Earth Hour 2024
In a televised address last night, Kate revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer after undergoing a successful abdominal operation in January.
The princess is now on what has been described as a ‘recovery pathway’ having commenced a course of chemotherapy in late February.
It is for this reason that William pulled out of a memorial service for his late godfather, King Constantine of Greece.
The future Queen revealed that she and her husband have been focusing on their children during this difficult time.
The Prince of Wales on Tuesday on a visit to Sheffield – part of his ambition to eliminate homelessness
William with Chairman of Wrexham AFC Rob McElhenney (left) and Executive Director of Wrexham AFC Humphrey Ker during a visit to The Turf public house on March 1
Prince William touches the hand of Renee Salt, 94, a Holocaust survivor, during a visit to the Western Marble Arch Synagogue in London on February 29
She said: ‘But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be ok.
‘As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.
‘Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too.
‘As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both.’
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