Prince Charles: Henry VIII was an environmentalist
The Prince of Wales has praised Henry VIII as an environmentalist with a keen interest in architecture.
Delivering this year's Richard Dimbleby Lecture, the Prince said: "Henry instigated the very first piece of green legislation in this country.
In 1543 Henry passed laws to protect forests by preventing shipbuilders from felling too many oak trees.
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Delivering this year's Richard Dimbleby Lecture, the Prince said: "Henry instigated the very first piece of green legislation in this country.
In 1543 Henry passed laws to protect forests by preventing shipbuilders from felling too many oak trees.