King Charles pays tribute to ‘resilience' of Antarctic scientists facing 24 hours of darkness
The message, part of the BBC World Service's midwinter broadcast, highlighted the researchers' resilience and commitment to understanding Earth's fragile systems.
Charles, a known environmental advocate, stressed the importance of collaboration and giving back to nature to sustain the planet.
The midwinter broadcast is a tradition for personnel at British Antarctic Survey stations, involving celebrations, music, and messages from home.
This Antarctic midwinter coincides with high temperatures and thunderstorm warnings across parts of the UK, potentially leading to the hottest day of the year.
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