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Prince Charles airs climate frustration on BBC Wales visit | Prince Charles airs climate frustration on BBC Wales visit |
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The royal couple were welcomed to the new BBC Wales headquarters in central Cardiff | The royal couple were welcomed to the new BBC Wales headquarters in central Cardiff |
The Prince of Wales has voiced concern that the climate crisis gets too little coverage during weather reporting. | The Prince of Wales has voiced concern that the climate crisis gets too little coverage during weather reporting. |
Prince Charles aired his views during a visit with the Duchess of Cornwall to BBC Cymru Wales' new headquarters at Cardiff Central Square. | Prince Charles aired his views during a visit with the Duchess of Cornwall to BBC Cymru Wales' new headquarters at Cardiff Central Square. |
The visit began with a tour of the broadcast centre, including the new television studios. | The visit began with a tour of the broadcast centre, including the new television studios. |
He told weather presenter Derek Brockway he was "frustrated" not enough of the climate crisis was incorporated. | He told weather presenter Derek Brockway he was "frustrated" not enough of the climate crisis was incorporated. |
"It's about time some mention was made why it's so critical," said Charles. | "It's about time some mention was made why it's so critical," said Charles. |
Prince Charles: We must learn from indigenous people on climate change | |
Charles: I understand climate activists' anger | |
"We try and build it in," Brockway said, as he explained his interest in the weather started in 1976 when he decided he wanted to be a meteorologist. | |
"I'm always intrigued watching the local weather," Prince Charles said in response. | "I'm always intrigued watching the local weather," Prince Charles said in response. |
Prince Charles chatting with weather presenters Derek Brockway and Sabrina Lee | Prince Charles chatting with weather presenters Derek Brockway and Sabrina Lee |
Charles's interest in environmental issues is well known, and he said earlier this year that time was "rapidly running out" to deal with climate change and biodiversity loss. | |
The prince also met members of the BBC's centre of excellence for climate and science journalism, which is moving from London to Cardiff. | |
"Are you covering the remarkable advances and innovative approaches to energy?" the prince asked. | |
BBC Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt replied that wind generation is "getting better" with the Crown Estate this week announcing a tendering process for floating wind turbines | |
"As long as they're not sailing into my boat," Prince Charles said with a smile. "I hope there's a bit of tethering." | |
Prince Charles met members of the BBC's climate and science team | |
The royal couple's visit continued with a visit to the Betty Campbell statue, near the BBC building. It is Wales' first monument to a named, non-fictional woman in an outdoor space. | |
They also have an engagement with the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards in Cardiff, and will host an evening of music and drama at their residence in Llandovery, Carmarthenshire. | |
The prince visited the studios and chatted with presenters and other staff | The prince visited the studios and chatted with presenters and other staff |
Prince Charles and Camilla were greeted in the foyer of BBC Central Square by the choir from Mount Stuart Primary School in Cardiff. | |
They went on to visit a monument which honours the late Betty Campbell. She was head teacher of Mount Stuart school, and Wales' first black head, and a black history campaigner.. | |
Large crowds welcomed the royal couple to the new BBC Cymru Wales building | |
During the rest of the week they will be taking part in events this week to mark the 70th anniversary of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and the 200th anniversary of the University of Wales. |