Prince Charles looked infatuated with the canary-yellow Formula-E race car in Glasgow today at the Cop26 summit.
As he attended an event at the Kelvingrove Museum and Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow this morning, the heir-to the-throne, also known as the Duke Of Rothesay, was impressed by McLaren’s souped up car.
The 72-year-old Duke looked dapper in a crisp grey suit with a blue overcoat. He walked out of the museum to have a closer look at this futuristic vehicle.
Charles is an environmentalist and his car, an Aston Martin vintage, runs on bioethanol made from supply waste, rather than petrol.
The heir to the throne, known as the Duke and Rothesay of Scotland, was photographed adoring the McLaren electric race car as he attended an event in Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery. He also had a chat with Emma Gilmour, McLaren’s first female driver, and Leena Gage, left, the race tam’s chief engineer.
Vroom! Vroom!
Prince Charles shakes Emma Gilmour’s hands as Leena Gade, engineer, looks on
The car is the star! The prince was presented with a detailed livery that reflects the four biomes where Extreme E races are found: Amazon, desert, Amazon, and ocean.
Senior royals, including the Duchess and Prince William, as well as Kate Middleton, have all traveled to Scotland this week for the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference.
The heir to the throne seemed especially excited when he stepped out from the museum and took in the race car up-close.
He also had a chat with Emma Gilmour, McLaren’s first female driver, as well as Leena Gage, the racing tam’s chief engineer.
Zak Brown (CEO McLaren Racing) escorted him to learn more about McLaren Racing’s efforts to transition away from fossil fuels and other traditional power sources to be greener.
Charles had a poppy pinched to his suit and another pinned to the blue of his coat in preparation for Remembrance day next week.
McLaren’s first female driver Emma Gilmour (right) talked to Prince Charles through the car’s livery.
Today Prince Charles wore a navy blue overcoat with a poppy on his jacket and warmer coat. Zak Brown, Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Racing, greeted him.
McLaren’s F1 Team was certified carbon neutral ten-years ago. It has maintained that standard since.
He first admired the detailed livery of the McLaren’s Extreme E car, which has been hand-drawn during the Cop26. It shows the four biomes that Extreme E races are found: arctic (desert), amazon (amazon) and ocean. You will also find the names and addresses of the original signatories of McLaren’s Extreme E Count Us In pledge page.
The Prince listened intently to Zak Brown demonstrate how hydrogen power, made from oxygen, can be used for high-speed race cars. It can adapt to all terrains and only races in remote corners of the world.
In the Glasgow sunshine, Charles, a keen environmentalist, looked in great spirits during today’s event, where he learned more about McLaren’s sustainability efforts
Talk about cars: Zak Brown, McLaren CEO, speaks with the heir-to-the throne as he arrives at McLaren’s event
The royal wore a grey suit with a pinstriped blue and white shirt and a light blue and white pattern tie.
The heir to the throne, pictured, looks relaxed at today’s event, which focuses on the future of car racing
McLaren’s F1 team was carbon neutral certified ten years ago, and has maintained that standard ever since, he stated.
McLaren committed in September to putting sustainability at the core of everything they do.
The car manufacturer wants to leave a zero-carbon footprint by 2030.
The pledge states that we are aiming to work with all stakeholders to make a positive contribution to a sustainable future.
“By taking small steps, such as those outlined in the pledge, and learning more about environmental impacts, we can make positive changes to protect our planet for future generations.”