- King Charles is converting Bentleys to biofuel and planning to transition the entire royal car fleet to EVs.
- The Royal Household’s eco-friendly measures include solar panels at Windsor Castle and energy-efficient upgrades at Buckingham Palace.
- Sustainable aviation fuel for royal flights supports extensive travel, showcasing King Charles’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
The British Royal Family is heading for an EV future with King Charles leading the way
King Charles has always held a long-standing commitment to green initiatives. So, naturally, the transition to EVs is high on the royal radar. The Royal Family’s latest financial report highlights several key steps in this direction, focussing on transitioning to EVs and reducing their carbon footprint.
King Charles plans to convert his two state Bentleys to run on biofuel within the next year. This is part of a broader strategy to eventually switch the entire fleet of official royal cars to EVs. His commitment is evident, as five years ago, he became the first Royal to own an EV, a typically British, and typically luxury, Jaguar I-PACE. He’s also converted a host of his own classic car collection to run on biofuels, similar to those set for the Bentleys.
The wider fleet transition is backed by the King’s royal warrant awarded to Audi UK earlier this year. The warrant makes Audi the official supplier of motor vehicles to the Royal Household for the next three years. We can expect to see a fleet of Audi EVs escorting the family incredibly soon.
In addition to the shift toward EVs, the report outlines other eco-friendly measures
Windsor Castle will soon be fitted with solar panels, marking a significant step in reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources. Meanwhile, the iconic gas lanterns at Buckingham Palace will be retrofitted with specially designed electrical fittings.
Gas is just the beginning of the renovation of Buckingham Palace. This ten-year, £369 million project, includes a host of green upgrades. These efforts ensure the historic building is more energy-efficient. As a result, the gas and heating emissions from royal households has dropped by around 3%.
The Royal Household is also increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel for royal flights.
This move comes as a reaction to the sheer amount of business travel expected from the family. There are set to be 2,300 royal engagements in the UK and overseas this year. So, electric cars, and more sustainable flight, are essential to their continued visits.
King Charles has long been an advocate for environmental issues. The latest financial report for the Royal Family highlights his determination to embrace sustainable travel. From transitioning to EVs to implementing renewable energy solutions. The Royal Family has been committed to leading by example. This commitment to sustainable travel is setting an undeniably positive example for companies and citizens around the world.
