Coronavirus has taken hundreds of thousands of lives all around the world, and the cure for the pandemic has yet to be discovered. That being said, world leaders have implemented certain rules such as social distancing and nationwide lockdown in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19. The rule should be strictly followed until it is lifted.
And because of that, the 125th Anniversary Garden Party was canceled, which saddened Prince Charles who will be celebrating his 25th year as president. The Prince of Wales then wrote his dismay in the National Trust’s magazine.
"I believe passionately that today's challenges make the National Trust more important than ever,” he wrote. “And, as I write this now, events are progressing at the most extraordinary pace and are touching all our lives. The global spread of coronavirus is challenging society in a way that we have not experienced for generations and as a direct impact, it has, of course, necessitated the temporary closure of the National Trust's properties, parks, and gardens too."
Prince Charles then noted that he was excited to see the public during the celebration. Unfortunately, the coronavirus crisis made it impossible.
“Sadly, the situation has also forced the cancellation of the 125th Anniversary Garden Party that was due to take place at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 14 May, when I had much been looking forward to meeting many of you,” he shared. ”While this is undoubtedly a great shame, I know the anniversary will not be overlooked and I shall do whatever I can to play my part in celebrating this important milestone - however remotely."
Prince Charles previously wrote a plea for everyone to learn their lessons and change their behaviors once the coronavirus pandemic ends. He penned his plea while he was self-isolating at his Scottish home in Birkhall.
"One of the most encouraging developments I have heard of during these past few difficult weeks has been the growth of local food delivery services, often sourcing locally produced food — vegetables, eggs, milk, meat, juice, homemade pies, and cheese,” he wrote. "With low food miles and simple, short supply chains, these initiatives are reminding us how things could be and they are serving to bind communities ever closer together, too.”
Prince Charles urged Britons and people all around the world not to return to their old ways of living. Instead, everyone should understand the “crucial importance of Nature.”
