Key Facts

• King Charles III’s Environmental Legacy: A lifelong advocate for nature, King Charles III has championed conservation for over 60 years, founding initiatives like the Red Squirrel Survival Trust and promoting sustainable practices globally
• Asantehene’s Fight Against Illegal Mining: Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has become a national leader in combating “galamsey,” advocating for strict legal actions to protect Ghana’s rivers and forests from environmental degradation.
• Rich TVX News “Person of the Year 2024”: The joint recognition of King Charles III and Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II celebrates their groundbreaking leadership in environmental sustainability, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries.

King Charles III: A Lifetime of Advocacy

For over six decades, King Charles III has been a tireless advocate for environmental preservation, championing conservation efforts from his early days as Prince of Wales. He founded initiatives like the Red Squirrel Survival Trust and has consistently raised awareness about climate change, sustainable agriculture, and the protection of wildlife. As king, his leadership has strengthened the British Royal Family’s commitment to environmental causes, with a focus on restoring ecological balance and combating climate change. Under his guidance, the monarchy has played an increasingly active role in promoting sustainability and addressing global environmental challenges.

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II: Ghana’s Guardian of Nature

In Ghana, the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has emerged as a pivotal leader in the fight against illegal mining, a destructive practice that ravages rivers and forests. Through compelling speeches and decisive actions, he has galvanized professional associations, mobilizing them to take a stand against the environmental threat posed by galamsey. His efforts have sparked a nationwide movement, uniting various sectors to address the devastating consequences of illegal mining and work towards sustainable solutions for the country’s natural resources.

Cross-Continental Solidarity

King Charles III and Otumfuo Osei Tutu II demonstrate the transformative power of leadership. Their bold actions are a call to arms for a world that must act now to secure its environmental legacy. Rich TVX News’s decision to honour these two monarchs underscores the importance of collaborative global leadership in addressing the environmental crisis. Together, they exemplify how traditional leadership and modern governance can unite to protect our planet’s future.

Prince Charles, Camila meet Ghana’s Ashanti King Osei Tutu II

King Charles III

Charles III is the King of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. Born in Buckingham Palace during King George VI’s reign, he became heir apparent when Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952. He was made Prince of Wales in 1958 and invested in 1969. Educated at Cheam School, Gordonstoun, and Cambridge, Charles served in the Royal Air Force and Navy from 1971 to 1976. He married Lady Diana Spencer in 1981, having two sons, William and Harry, before divorcing in 1996. In 2005, he married Camilla Parker Bowles. Charles continues to lead the monarchy while advocating for environmental causes.

The 16th Asantehene: Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the 16th Asantehene, was enstooled on 26 April 1999, succeeding the founder of the Ashanti Empire, Otumfuo Osei Tutu I. He is also the Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. A prominent Freemason, he has served as Grand Patron of the Grand Lodge of Ghana, Sword Bearer of the United Grand Lodge of England, and Grand Patron of the Grand Lodge of Liberia. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II combines traditional leadership with modern influence, playing a key role in both cultural preservation and global affairs.

Environmental Champions

We are honored to name King Charles III and Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as joint “Person of the Year” for 2024, recognizing their tireless efforts to combat environmental crises and promote sustainability. King Charles has led the charge in conservation for over six decades, advocating for climate action, wildlife protection, and sustainable practices. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in turn, has been a vocal opponent of illegal mining in Ghana, spearheading efforts to protect the nation’s rivers and forests from destruction. Together, their leadership underscores the importance of cross-cultural collaboration in safeguarding the planet’s future.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Attends King Charles III’s Coronation