The Prince of Wales has spoken about the latest addition to the royal family following the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s daughter Lilibet in Santa Barbara last Friday.
Prince Charles, 72, carried out engagements in Oxford on Tuesday, including a visit to the Mini Factory, Cowley, where he spoke about becoming a grandfather for the fifth time, saying: “The development of technology like electric vehicles, or green hydrogen for that matter for heavy transport, is vital for maintaining the health of our world for future generations, something I am only too aware of today, having recently become a grandfather for the fifth time.”
He added: “Such happy news really does remind one of the necessity of continued innovation in this area – especially around sustainable battery technology – in view of the legacy we bequeath to our grandchildren.”
Lilibet is Charles’ fifth grandchild, and his other grandchildren include Prince Harry and Meghan’s two-year-old son Archie, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge‘s three children, Prince George, seven, Princess Charlotte, six, and three-year-old Prince Louis.
It comes after Clarence House posted a statement from Charles and his wife Camilla on Sunday alongside a photo of Prince Harry, Meghan and Archie on tour in Africa in 2019, which read: “Congratulations to Harry, Meghan and Archie on the arrival of baby Lilibet Diana [confetti emoji]. Wishing them all well at this special time.”
Earlier in the day, Buckingham Palace released a statement on behalf of the Queen and the senior royals.
It read: “The Queen, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been informed and are delighted with the news of the birth of a daughter for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.”
