Buckingham Palace has left more than a few people speechless with the latest information they've revealed about King Charles III. According to reports, the British monarch has decided to change cars for a significant reason.
Just a few days ago, Charles III was seen inside a stunning electric vehicle worth £170,000, reaffirming his commitment to sustainability. According to The Mirror, that day, the monarch traveled in the back of his new black BMW i7 M70 xDrive, a high-end model he acquired at the beginning of the year.
This was King Charles III's first public appearance in the vehicle, which he used to attend a religious service at St. Mary Magdalene Church. The church is located on his Sandringham estate.
True to his environmental conscience, William and Harry's father has been a staunch defender of the environment for decades. In fact, his record dates back to his years as Prince of Wales, a period during which he actively promoted environmental policies and actions.
That's why this new addition to his fleet of vehicles is yet another sign of the commitment King Charles III has always shown to reducing his carbon footprint on our planet.
Buckingham Palace reveals the commitment King Charles III has to the planet's sustainability
King Charles III's new BMW joins the monarch's growing collection of electric cars, which includes a Lotus Eletre valued at £160,000.
This car was customized, and it is believed the monarch ordered it to be painted in the traditional Royal Claret color, used on other royal vehicles. In this case, it is intended to be used at one of the sovereign's rural properties.
Charles III began his transition to electric mobility in 2018, with the purchase of a Jaguar I-Pace EV400 HSE. He has also adapted his iconic Aston Martin DB6, a gift from Queen Elizabeth II for his 21st birthday, so it runs on biofuel.
So much so that, currently, the car runs on such uncommon waste as surplus English white wine and whey. He revealed this information during an interview in 2021.
That day, Charles III confessed that he was passionate about engines in the past, but his priorities changed when he learned about environmental issues. He also spoke about the changes he had made to his iconic Aston Martin:
"Yes, but that was before we knew what the problems were. But my old Aston Martin, which I've had for 51 years, I've transformed. I hardly have time to drive it anymore, but now it runs on waste, surplus English white wine, and whey from the cheese-making process."
Last year, during the annual review of the Royal Household's finances, Sir Michael Stevens revealed that the two existing state Bentleys would also be converted to run on biofuel.
They also considered the possibility of incorporating fully electric state vehicles in the future. These measures are part of a broader strategy by Buckingham Palace to modernize their practices and reduce emissions.
Among the other initiatives Charles III has promoted are the installation of solar panels at Clarence House, Highgrove, and Windsor Castle. He has also made decisions such as lowering the heating in Buckingham Palace's swimming pool and using biomass boilers at his Birkhall estate.