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Queen’s Message from Glasgow
On Monday, 1 November, Queen Elizabeth hit the UN climate summit in Scotland with a simple but powerful episode of “time for action.” The 95‑year‑old monarch, still the longest‑reigning king of the world, urged leaders to think beyond the politics of today and look to the kids who will inherit the earth.
She was set to attend in person – but after a quick check‑up, doctors suggested she rest, and the queen checked out early. Still, she recorded a video that echoed her heartfelt appeal.
- “The summit’s legacy must be a story that future writers brag about your leadership.”
- “We’re not doing this for ourselves but for our children and their children.”
A Tribute to Prince Philip
While speaking, the queen paid tribute to her late husband, Prince Philip, who was 99 when he passed. She recalled his 1969 lecture, warning that pollution was already on everyone’s radar and would only worsen. “If pollution isn’t devastating right now, it will become choking fast,” she said.
She proudly noted that his mission winks off to her two heirs, Prince Charles and Prince William, both present at the summit. Their presence, she remarked, is a direct continuation of the prince’s climate‑care legacy.
Recent Health Footnote
Last month, the queen cancelled some formalities and had her first overnight hospital stay in years for an unspecified condition. Video footage showed her quietly driving around Windsor Castle’s grounds. The health break kept the crown calm enough to nod at the urgent climate call.
Takeaway
Queen Elizabeth’s video stands as a cool reminder that leaders should put future generations first. Her gentle nod to the past, thanks to her late husband, and the presence of young royals make her message relatable and heart‑warmingly emphatic.
