Prince Albert Voices Solidarity as Wildfires Force Hundreds to Flee Across Europe

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Royals (2 / 1) 30.07.2026 23:08 / Günter

The scale of the fires

The blazes have erupted amid sweltering heatwaves, with temperatures climbing to about 104°F. Officials report more than 300,000 people have been evacuated as fires burn near Madrid and in France's Bordeaux region. The U.K. has seen smaller outbreaks, though Scotland declared a major incident after a significant wildfire in the Cairngorms.

Calls for environmental action

Prince Albert, echoing Prince William's recent statement with the Princess of Wales, tied the fires to climate disruption and urged collective, courageous responses to protect fragile ecosystems. In June 2025 Prince William joined Albert, France's president and other leaders in Monaco at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum to discuss efforts like the Earthshot Prize and goals to safeguard land and sea.