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The Queen and Sir David Attenborough Chat in Buckingham Palace Garden
Her Majesty, the Queen of England, has given an extraordinary interview to Sir David Attenborough, which was aired on ITV.
The 91-year-old monarch showed the famous naturalist around her garden at Buckingham Palace, where they discussed a range of topics, including health and safety, her love for plants and trees, and even her own death.
During the chat, the Queen joked about a sapling that had been bent over, saying, “That one we won't look at.
Somebody sat on it, I think at a garden party, in a conversation on Conkers.”
She also expressed her dismay at health and safety regulations that have tried to ban children from playing the traditional game of Conkers.
The Queen laughed when she revealed that she receives a lot of plants, trees, and roses named after her as gifts because she is difficult to buy presents for.
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However, the most poignant moment of the interview came when Sir David mentioned the oak trees that had been planted in the Queen's garden for each of her four children.
He suggested that the trees with which she would be presented would change as the climate changes, and that different types of trees would grow there in another 50 years.
The Queen replied, “Yes,” before pausing and looking slightly wistful.
She then stated very matter-of-factly, “I won't be here though.”
The Queen also revealed that she eats honey from her own bees' hives, decorates her Christmas tree with the help of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and gives out presents to her staff.
The documentary, called The Queen's Green Planet, follows the progress of the project known as The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy, which aims to create a network of protected forests in 53 Commonwealth countries in the hope of reversing the impact of climate change.
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie and her six children also feature in the hour-long program, praising Her Majesty for supporting the project.
It is thought to be the first time the Queen has publicly acknowledged climate change.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry are also seen promoting the initiative.
The Queen's Green Planet gives viewers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the monarch, who is known for her love of nature and gardening.
She points out trees that were planted by her, and complains about crow's nests outside her bedroom window.
She also reveals that she has difficulty receiving presents, but jokes with foreign dignitaries about the weather.
The Queen's chat with Sir David Attenborough was filled with moments of humor and warmth.
When a helicopter flew overhead, drowning out their conversation, she dryly remarked, “Sounds like President Trump or President Obama.”
In one funny and endearing scene, Sir David gets confused over which tree is for Andrew and which is for Edward, and the Queen ticks him off for getting it wrong.
Overall, The Queen's Green Planet is a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the world's most famous and beloved monarchs.
Her love for nature and her dedication to preserving the environment for future generations is evident throughout the program.
As Sir David Attenborough says, the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy project will be a wonderful legacy for Her Majesty, and for the planet as a whole.