«BAuction with wet wipes! ». King Charles III decide, who has already forbidden his use in all his Royal residences. The sovereign, passionate about all that is innovation in the struggle for the protection of the environment, is always ready to study new methods to end those court habits that are not yet zero impact. And this time has concentrated its attention on multipurpose wipes. But did he really decide it only because they contribute to the sufferings of the planet?
King Charles III announces the wipes harmful to the environment
To reveal it was Anne Simmonsa former employee employed by the 775 rooms and rooms of Buckingham Palace. Carlo, 76, would have forbidden the use of US wet wipes, also throws because, despite the British packs clearly indicate the possibility of throwing them into the toilets, in reality they continued to clog the pipes of the Royal toilets. This forced maintenance managers to call the plumber too often, with heavy financial repercussions.
Abrasive sponges are no longer used in royal kitchens
Simmons explained that, instead of the wipes, Carlo ordered cleaning workers to use only microfibre and reusable rags. And this is not the only change made by the sovereign in routine cleaning: abrasive sponges and straw sponges in steel wool cannot be used in the kitchen. The reason? Despite being excellent for the disenagement of fat and dirty with grills and pots, they cause Too many scratches on the very expensive marble surfaces and high quality granite that make up the royal kitchens. Better to avoid having to replace them.
The natural detergent that King Charles III likes
Carlo also approved the use of a natural detergent It is not very harmful to the planet, created by his own waiter using ingredients found in the kitchen. “Every evening we sprayed a liquid made by us on the surfaces“ Anne Simmons tells. “A mixture of vinegar, lemon juice and warm water that easily eliminates the greasy and leaves the lucid surfaces, without sticky residues“.
Carlo III and son William plant a tree in Sandingham in honor of Queen Elizabeth, April 2023 (Chris Jackson/Getty Images))
Nonno Carlo’s teachings to the new generations
Carlo is always looking for innovative methods that allow not to weigh on the crown coffers, while increasing the efforts of the English royal house to impact positively on the struggle for the environment. And he wants to be an example for the new generations, so much so that the grandchildren George, Charlotte and Louis They are already aware of the need to adopt habits aimed at environmental protection.
The King’s fashion does not damage the planet
The King’s Trustthe Royal organization dedicated to young entrepreneurs, is currently engaged in various initiatives in the sector of Fashion recycling. The king, who often turns with the same coat sported for years and works in his gardens with clothing that date back to the seventies, is against the useless fashion. And it is saddened by the idea of mountains of clothes and textile products abandoned in landfills all over the world, causing a serious impact on greenhouse emissions.
No waste in the kitchens of King Charles III
Carlo also worked for a long time with his chefs to avoid waste in the kitchen, preparing the weekly menus in a different way from how his mother Elizabeth used to do. The sovereign does not want anything to be thrown away. The shopping list is drawn up only after precisely calculating the necessary quantities, based on the presence of Royal and guests at the Palace. And if necessary, he and Camilla make the lunch serve for lunch Leftoverthe leftovers of the day before.
The thrifty habits inherited from Queen Elizabeth
Camilla was told to it. The queen and her husband quarrel little, but one of the reasons why Parker Bowles cannot help but get irritated is the way Carlo goes around the house, closing the windows to avoid wasting heat (she prefers some open even in winter). AND as Elisabetta used to doin the evening also the king of England wanders room in the room of the Royal residence where he stays to turn off the light switch in those where nobody finds.
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