Prince Charles meets Greta Thunberg before addressing World Economic Forum
<p>Donald Trump might not have wanted to meet Greta Thunberg but the future King of England was thrilled to meet <em>Time Magazine’s</em><span> </span>Person of the Year.</p>
<p>Prince Charles, an environmental campaigner himself, looked overjoyed to meet the teen activist at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.</p>
<p>Clarence House shared two photos on their social media page, showing the pair shaking hands and beaming at the cameras.</p>
<p>As the media gathered around them, Thunberg said to the Prince of Wales: “I guess you’re very used to this.”</p>
<p>“Very true, it’s taken me years to get used to this,” said Charles, to which Thunberg replied: “I am still not used to this.”</p>
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<p>The photos seem to have been taken backstage before the Prince of Wales spoke to a room full of political leaders from around the world, including Trump.</p>
<p>Prince Charles gave the keynote speech at the 50th Anniversary of the World Economic Forum and officially launched his Sustainable Markets Council.</p>
<p>The project aims “to work towards a more inclusive, equitable and green market for all.”</p>
<p>In his speech, the royal said: “We are in the midst of a crisis that is now, I hope, well understood. Global warming, climate change, and the devastating loss of biodiversity are the greatest threats humanity has ever faced – and one largely of our own creation.</p>
<p>“I have dedicated much of my life to the restoration of harmony between humanity, nature and the environment, and to the encouragement of corporate social and environmental responsibility.</p>
<p>“Quite frankly, it has been a bit of an uphill struggle. But, now, it is time to take it to the next level.”</p>