Queen's growing concern over eco warrior Charles

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Senior royal sources said Her Majesty fears his green revolution is leading to tensions within the family.

Both Prince Edward and Prince Andrew have been criticised recently for their use of royal flights. It is felt Prince Charles's campaigning is putting others under scrutiny to prove their own green credentials.

A senior source said: "There is growing concern in the royal household and in the family itself that the Prince of Wales's worthy determination to leave a green legacy may have a detrimental impact on other members of the royal family.

"Some of the more junior members of the family have been embarrassed by it. Perhaps one should remember that, while Her Majesty remains Head of State of this country, all the royal family must be seen to be working hard under her stewardship and, of course, in harmony.

"This sort of division causes unnecessary tension and may be seen as unhelpful."

It is feared the knock-on effects of the criticism may restrict the royals' ability to act as ambassadors abroad. Some senior sources fear the situation may lead to splits in the royal family itself.

The revelation comes after Charles declared in a speech in New York that the fight against climate change was a 'war' that must be won.

He said it was imperative that everybody take personal responsibility. His strong language-surprised some senior figures in the royal household.

Charles took a 20-strong entourage to New York - taking over the first-class cabin of a BA scheduled flight as well as some club class seats at a cost to the taxpayer of more than £150,000.

According to one former royal aide when the Princess Royal travels on Olympic business she flies scheduled too, but is only accompanied by one Scotland Yard personal protection officer.

When the Duke of Edinburgh flies abroad on royal business without the Queen he has just one aide and his taxpayer-funded SO14 personal protection officer.

Charles has revealed he plans to curb his use of royal helicopters and private jets on official engagements when possible. He also revealed he intends to make more use of the royal train.