13-05-2025
‘Collaboration better than conflict,' King tells wildlife charity awards
As part of the celebrations, Their Majesties walked down an avenue which was flanked by 30 egg sculptures which made up part of the Big Egg Hunt.
The hunt was a scheme launched before Easter where 123artisan eggs were placed across London to raise awareness of the wildlife charity.
Richard Hawkes, chief executive of Elephant Family, told the King and Queen that Mr Shand's voyage across India on the back of an elephant called Tara had been a 'crazy idea' but one which had inspired the start of his conservation charity.
Their Majesties then took to the stage together to present two awards.
Mr Hawkes said: 'Elephant Family partners with local organisations in Asia to reduce human wildlife conflict, increase biodiversity and invest in research and education programmes.
'Our mission is to create environments where people and wildlife can thrive together.
'True to our founder, the guiding principle of Elephant Family has always been to raise awareness of wildlife conservation in the most joyful ways possible and tonight is testament to that.'
