One ofMeghan Markle‘shandpicked “Forces for Change”just proved again how she’s living up to the title.When the Duchess of Sussex chose 15 women making a difference in the world to grace the cover of herguest-edited September issue of BritishVogue, 16-year-old climate and environmentalist activistGreta Thunbergmade the exclusive list.Meghan first hinted she was a big fan of the Swedish teen when she andPrince Harryfollowed her on Instagram in July, highlighting her whilechampioning environmental causes. And on Wednesday, Thunberg sailed past the Statue of Liberty and the Freedom Tower into New York Harbor to prove a point about environmentally-friendly travel.Thunberg was on her way to speak at the UN Climate Action Summit on September 23, traveling on a zero-emissions sailboat to reduce the environmental impact of her journey.“I would love not to have to do this and just go to school, but… I want to make a difference,” Thunberg said at a press conference after docking.Thunberg was named one ofTime’s Most Influential Teens of 2018andnominated for a 2019 Nobel Peace Prizefor her efforts to halt climate change.Chris Jackson/Getty; Atilgan Ozdil/Anadolu Agency via GettyGreta Thunberg.JOHANNES EISELE/AFP/GettyGreta Thunberg.KENA BETANCUR/AFP/GettyBut Meghan and Harry aren’t her only royal connection — sailing with Thunberg on the 60-footMalizia IIracing yacht (equipped with solar panels and underwater turbines) was Grace Kelly’s grandson,Pierre Casiraghi. Pierre acted as skipper on the two-week journey across the Atlantic Ocean.Also on the trip were Thunberg’s father, Svante Thunberg, and German sailor Boris Herrmann. A cameraman was also onboard to document the voyage.Greta Thunberg with her father Svante Thunberg, Pierre Casiraghi and Boris Herrmann.KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/AFP/GettyCan’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Pierre, who owns the carbon-neutral boat, toldTheTimesthat he reached out to Thunberg after hearing she was looking for a sustainable way to travel to the summit.“They had a lot of questions and they had been exploring different kinds of boats to get across,” he said. “We explained this is a racing boat, that there is little comfort on the boat, but she seems fine with that.”Pierre Casiraghi.Arnold Jerocki/GettyThe son of Princess Caroline of Monacocongratulated Thunbergfor making the cross-ocean journey with such grace.“I am full of praise for Thunberg’s courage and determination; her attitude on board Malizia II was exemplary despite the extreme living conditions,” he said after arriving in New York. “I would like to thank everyone in the Malizia team and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. It was a very emotional moment sailing past the Statue of Liberty, and I thank everyone for all the support we received during this amazing adventure crossing the Atlantic.”
One ofMeghan Markle‘shandpicked “Forces for Change”just proved again how she’s living up to the title.
When the Duchess of Sussex chose 15 women making a difference in the world to grace the cover of herguest-edited September issue of BritishVogue, 16-year-old climate and environmentalist activistGreta Thunbergmade the exclusive list.
Meghan first hinted she was a big fan of the Swedish teen when she andPrince Harryfollowed her on Instagram in July, highlighting her whilechampioning environmental causes. And on Wednesday, Thunberg sailed past the Statue of Liberty and the Freedom Tower into New York Harbor to prove a point about environmentally-friendly travel.
Thunberg was on her way to speak at the UN Climate Action Summit on September 23, traveling on a zero-emissions sailboat to reduce the environmental impact of her journey.
“I would love not to have to do this and just go to school, but… I want to make a difference,” Thunberg said at a press conference after docking.
Thunberg was named one ofTime’s Most Influential Teens of 2018andnominated for a 2019 Nobel Peace Prizefor her efforts to halt climate change.
Chris Jackson/Getty; Atilgan Ozdil/Anadolu Agency via Getty
Greta Thunberg.JOHANNES EISELE/AFP/Getty
Greta Thunberg.KENA BETANCUR/AFP/Getty
But Meghan and Harry aren’t her only royal connection — sailing with Thunberg on the 60-footMalizia IIracing yacht (equipped with solar panels and underwater turbines) was Grace Kelly’s grandson,Pierre Casiraghi. Pierre acted as skipper on the two-week journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
Also on the trip were Thunberg’s father, Svante Thunberg, and German sailor Boris Herrmann. A cameraman was also onboard to document the voyage.
Greta Thunberg with her father Svante Thunberg, Pierre Casiraghi and Boris Herrmann.KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/AFP/Getty
Pierre, who owns the carbon-neutral boat, toldTheTimesthat he reached out to Thunberg after hearing she was looking for a sustainable way to travel to the summit.
“They had a lot of questions and they had been exploring different kinds of boats to get across,” he said. “We explained this is a racing boat, that there is little comfort on the boat, but she seems fine with that.”
Pierre Casiraghi.Arnold Jerocki/Getty
The son of Princess Caroline of Monacocongratulated Thunbergfor making the cross-ocean journey with such grace.
“I am full of praise for Thunberg’s courage and determination; her attitude on board Malizia II was exemplary despite the extreme living conditions,” he said after arriving in New York. “I would like to thank everyone in the Malizia team and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. It was a very emotional moment sailing past the Statue of Liberty, and I thank everyone for all the support we received during this amazing adventure crossing the Atlantic.”
source: people.com
