Britain’s King Charles III is charging full-speed ahead with sweeping changes at the palace, even while continuing his weekly cancer treatments. Determined to leave a legacy beyond royal drama, the monarch is doubling down on his environmental mission — and it starts with ditching gas-guzzlers for a sleeker, greener fleet.
Since ascending the throne, Charles has made it clear that sustainability is a cornerstone of his reign. Diagnosed with cancer in February last year, he initially slowed down his public engagements. But now, in the wake of escalating royal family tensions — notably Prince Harry’s explosive BBC interview — the King appears to be stepping up the pace.
The monarch has reportedly ordered a fleet of £160,000 electric SUVs from British manufacturer Lotus, putting centuries-old royal traditions in the rearview mirror. This bold move signals a potential snub to luxury carmaker Bentley, which has long been associated with the royal family.
“The King has always liked eco-friendly vehicles but seems conscious that royal claret is the right look even when off-duty,” an insider told The Sun. “It will look far more professional for the King’s personal car to match the state vehicles.”
The source added, “The Palace has hinted that if Bentley can’t make limousines for official use run on electric, then they would look at other manufacturers. The fact Lotus can produce an electric SUV in royal claret really puts them in the driving seat.”
This environmental push is not just about cars — it’s about reclaiming control of the royal narrative. A recent New York Times report painted a troubling picture of Charles’s reign, arguing that internal rifts, particularly with Prince Harry, have been overshadowing the King’s advocacy for climate change and social unity.
Harry’s recent BBC interview only added fuel to the fire, where he blasted the royal institution over the loss of his security detail, calling it an “institutional stitch-up.”
The report warned that if Charles doesn’t find a way to mend the fractured family dynamic, it “could define his reign, undercutting the messages of tolerance and inclusiveness that he has long championed.”
But rather than getting entangled in more public drama, Charles appears to be carving out his own path — one focused on legacy, action, and a modern monarchy. His pivot toward high-profile, sustainable changes might just be his way of shifting attention from royal feuds to royal purpose.
As one royal observer noted, “This is Charles making a statement — not just about cars, but about the kind of king he wants to be.”
Whether or not the family feud heals, one thing is certain: the King’s message is electric, and he’s not waiting around for anyone to catch up.
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