PoW and DssoC Official overseas travel 2019-present

[Princess Cassandra]

Bravo, Charles for speaking out on behalf of the Palestinian people. I applaud him for this. The Palestinians have suffered for decades and will continue to do so, unless the US steps in, and some hope there I don't think! 

Btw, I am not anti-Semitic, so don't let's go there.

My understanding is that for those last few years of her life, when she lived with the Queen and her family, the children got to know her. I don't know how much Charles was around at that time, but the story is that Anne spent quite a bit of time with her. Her biography is one of the most fascinating I've read. 
Don't worry, understanding the plight of the Palestinians doesn't mean you are anti-Semitic.

[sara8150]

The Prince of Wales makes poignant visit to grandmother?s grave ? Royal Central

Prince Charles in the Occupied Palestine Territories and Israel: Day Two ? Royal Central

[Princess Cassandra]

Well now Harry's gone, Charles will get criticized heavily for leaving carbon footprint.

Yes, I saw one post about it already. I wonder how Greta got there?

[wannable]

Clarence House said he'd be taking a private jet then electrical car...stating the plans are more helpful in the PR front

[sara8150]

Prince Charles flew 16,000 miles in just 11 days before proudly posing with Greta Thunberg in Davos | Daily Mail Online

[sandy]

Will she say "how dare you" to CHarles.

[Curryong]

As I said in a recent post, with the Sussexes off the scene (though at the moment their persecution by the tabloids continues daily) Charles is proving a prime target for the Press, especially over environmental matters, and will continue to be so.

[TLLK]

Yes, I saw one post about it already. I wonder how Greta got there?

If she's been staying in her native Sweden and wants to avoid air travel, then it's possible that she took a ferry, train, and then car.

Stockholm to Davos - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 203 ferry

[QueenAlex]

If she's been staying in her native Sweden and wants to avoid air travel, then it's possible that she took a ferry, train, and then car.

Stockholm to Davos - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 203 ferry

Walked?

[Princess Cassandra]

Prince Charles flew 16,000 miles in just 11 days before proudly posing with Greta Thunberg in Davos | Daily Mail Online

Yes, he will be criticized. But a world-wide summit must draw people from all over the world, correct? Meanwhile I watched a couple of speeches from that poor misguided child. She is practically hysterical blaming us all for ruining her life. Meanwhile another young person whose name I simply cannot find today, quietly invented a process of cleaning debris from the ocean. I think he is much more effective, just as I think Charles has done a good job of promoting organics and conservation.

[sandy]

Well Greta got Person of the Year for Time Magazine. Just saying.

[wannable]

No he won't get criticized. CH made their agenda announcement as per usual inviting the royal rota, including everyone traveling with him and explaining why a jet was going to be used.

Costs, amount of staff people, RPOs, royal rota, London Davos Israel and back...

[sandy]

Charles already got criticized. The DM even put up one of the maps showing where he flew.

[Princess Cassandra]

Well Greta got Person of the Year for Time Magazine. Just saying.

Yes, she did and I am impressed, but watching her scares me...it is as thought she is allowing herself to be hysterical. If I were her parents I would try to steer her away from hysteria and over-the-top emotional outbursts. After all, she is a child and shouldn't be so burdened. Just my opinion, of course.

[Curryong]

Three private jets in eleven days for Charles, before meeting Greta. And empty aircraft being flown back to their bases.

Prince Charles took three private jet flights in 11 days then met Greta Thunberg - Mirror Online

It is estimated...this caused 162 metric tons in carbon emissions, eighteen times an average Brit's annual carbon footprint total.

The newspaper took into account the five empty leg flights, in which the jets and a helicopter used to ferry the prince flew journeys without him either to collect or him or return to their bases as he continued on to his next appointments.

The flights included an empty flown flown from Vienna to Scotland to collect him, before he was flown to Muscat after the Queen asked him to pay his respects to the new Sultan of Oman.

That jet was then flown back without the prince to its base in Vienna.

[wannable]

There is also the big difference, this was a working schedule rather than a private jolly, hence the as per usual household inviting the royal rota to Clarence House to detail the working schedule of both Davos and Israel/Palestine Territories. 

i.e. William won't pay GBP 20,000 to a private jolly at Balmoral, he rather pays commercial flights when he takes his family for holidays. In the case of Balmoral the back/forth trip was less than GBP 500.

[TLLK]

Helicopters are safe, with proper training, maintenance, procedures - Business Insider


@sandy-Here is an article that speaks to the safety of helicopter travel and that despite some high profile accidents, they're generally safe to fly in.

Despite a few high-profile incidents, helicopters are generally safe to fly ? as long as proper safety procedures are followed Even as the crash of Kobe Bryant's helicopter draws attention to the risks of flying in one, helicopter crashes remain relatively rare ? and are steadily decreasing.

According to the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST), crashes in Europe have been on a steady decline in Europe, with 103 accidents in 2013, of which 25 were fatal, to a total of 43 accidents in 2017, of which 11 had fatalities. Accidents in the United States have generally trended toward a decline, despite a slight increase from 2016 to 2017 and a spike in 2018, according to data from the US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST).

According to USHST, there are more than 12,000 helicopters registered in the United States.

The trend was replicated worldwide, at least among the 49 reporting countries. "Total civil helicopter accidents in 2017 were down 6 percent compared to the prior year and fatal accidents were reduced by 17 percent year-over-year. Comparing 2017 to 2013, total accidents decreased by 32 percent and fatal accidents were cut by 44 percent."

[sandy]

Helicopters are safe, with proper training, maintenance, procedures - Business Insider


@sandy-Here is an article that speaks to the safety of helicopter travel and that despite some high profile accidents, they're generally safe to fly in.

All I know is there have been more accidents in the news lately regarding helicopter flights. ANd not positive news.

[wannable]

@wannable-Yes. Sunday was very foggy especially throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. As you and I are both well aware, the terrain is very steep in Calabasas.   :no:

Yes thank you. I do love California, have travelled by rent a car  :D up and down the coast; visiting family, friends and priority surfing  :wink: :blowkiss:  Haven't been in the past 2 years forgo to other destinations (Harry please detail travelyst, the rich may find it exiting to do more of natural adventure spots rather than the concrete jungle).

[TLLK]

Twitter

The Prince of Wales will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina and The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will jointly visit the Republic of Cyprus

In the year of the 25th anniversary of the genocide, The Prince of Wales will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina where he will highlight reforms to improve citizens? lives.

Their Royal Highnesses will make their first official visit to The Republic of Cyprus to recognise the work of the UN Peacekeeping Force and celebrate traditional Cypriot culture.

Their Royal Highnesses will visit The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to learn what the country is doing to support refugees and showcase its rich cultural history.

At the request of Her Majesty's Government, The Prince of Wales will undertake an official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina.  Their Royal Highnesses will then jointly visit The Republic of Cyprus and The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

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New tour confirmed for the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall ? Royal Central

[sara8150]

Prince Charles and Camilla Announce Royal Spring Tour | PEOPLE.com | PEOPLE.com

[wannable]

Prince Charles & the Duchess of Cornwall will undertake a staggering 51 engagements over nine days on their tour next month. It?s a phenomenal work rate for a couple in their early 70s - and isn?t going to get any easier.
Quote Rebecca English


Clarence House
@ClarenceHouse
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will jointly visit the Republic of Cyprus and Jordan next month.
Prior to this, The Prince will also visit Bosnia and Herzegovina
Read more about Their Royal Highnesses? forthcoming Spring Tour  The Prince of Wales will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina and The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will jointly visit the Republic of Cyprus

[Princess Cassandra]

Prince Charles & the Duchess of Cornwall will undertake a staggering 51 engagements over nine days on their tour next month. It?s a phenomenal work rate for a couple in their early 70s - and isn?t going to get any easier.
Quote Rebecca English


Clarence House
@ClarenceHouse
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will jointly visit the Republic of Cyprus and Jordan next month.
Prior to this, The Prince will also visit Bosnia and Herzegovina
Read more about Their Royal Highnesses? forthcoming Spring Tour  The Prince of Wales will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina and The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will jointly visit the Republic of Cyprus

She is correct - it is a lot of engagements and a stiff travel schedule for people in their seventies, but the POW is blessed with  amazing stamina (like his mother, I think) and the number of engagements and length of trips are scheduled accordingly. The Duchess not so much, and she will not join him for the first half of the trip. She's been criticized for not completing his tours, but in my opinion it is wise to schedule her participation according to what she can do. Not many would be able to keep up with his level of energy. 

[TLLK]

@wannable -Thank you for the update on the couple's upcoming multi-nation tour.

@Princess Cassandra - Yes I agree that while Camilla has received criticism in the past for her reduced your schedules, you are correct that she does have health issues that affect her stamina. I am certain that like her mother and maternal grandmother that Camilla is also affected by osteoporosis and back issues that impact her life.

[wannable]

You're welcome.

Very impressive the agenda.  The other travelling in behalf royals, not only British Monarchy, would need to step up with these two.