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Prince William, who is on his way to South Africa for the fourth Earthshot Prize, is facing harsh criticism when facts about his revenues from private estates were exposed.
According to a new story by The Sunday Times, King Charles and his heir to the throne make "millions" off the "backs of their subjects" on an annual basis.
King Charles has long advocated for environmental conservation, while William's 10-year Earthshot plan seeks solutions to climate change.
Despite their altruistic efforts, the royals have been labeled "selectively green" since their own estates do not live up to the 'empty' statements they have made in public.
"When it comes to environmentalism, royal estates appear to be selectively green," royal writer Tom Sykes wrote for The Daily Beast. "Investigations reveal that 14% of Duchy of Cornwall properties and 13% of Duchy of Lancaster properties have dismal energy ratings (F or G)."
According to the EU Energy Label, F and G are the least efficient categories. With new classifications (such as A+, A++, and A+++) established in 2021, the most important and powerful people discussing climate change who do not immediately switch to energy-efficient methods appear hypocritical.
Sykes noted that renting the houses "is technically illegal under current energy standards."
His comment was: "Apparently, speeches about the environment don't quite extend to ensuring their own properties meet basic efficiency rules."
Meanwhile, a representative for the Duchy of Lancaster, Charles private estate, stated that the institution followed "all relevant U.K. legislation and regulatory standards."
The spokesman for Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall insisted that it was just "a private estate with a commercial imperative," emphasizing "our commitment to restoring the natural environment and generating positive social impact for our communities."
The revelation comes as William prepares to arrive in Cape Town, South Africa, to kick off the Earthshot Prize week.
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