Prince Harry Unveils New Conservation Project to Protect Elephants in Angola
Prince Harry welcomed the Luengue-Luiana National Park as the newest member of The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy during his royal tour of Africa.
The Commonwealth Canopy is a "network of forest conservation initiatives to preserve forests for future generations," according to the palace.
The conservation area Harry just unveiled will help protect an ancient elephant migration route.
Prince Harry is making time for one of his favorite causes during his royal tour of Africa.
The Duke of Sussex turned out in Angola to unveil the latest member of The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy, the Luengue-Luiana National Park, the palace announced Saturday on the official Royal Family Instagram.
"The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy is a unique network of forest conservation initiatives to preserve forests for future generations," the palace wrote on Instagram. "Involving all 53 countries of the Commonwealth, the @QueensCanopy will mark Her Majesty's lifetime of service to the Commonwealth."
The palace shared a gallery of several photos from Harry's trip (as well as one of the Queen, just for good measure) and a video of Harry unveiling the official Queen's Commonwealth Canopy sign at Luengue-Luiana National Park.
Harry's big moment is a tiny bit awkward thanks to some wind and a blustery blanket, but the overall effect is endearing and sweet, just like Harry always is.
As the video's caption explains, the conservation of the area in the Luengue-Luiana National Park will help protect an ancient elephant migration route.
"The country was once home to over 200,000 elephants before the civil war," the palace wrote. "The hope is to create 'corridors' through the forest to encourage elephants to return to the region safely."
This is definitely not Harry's first go with The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy. The Duke of Sussex has also worked on projects with the organization in the UK, the Caribbean, New Zealand, Australia, Botswana, and Tonga.
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