#foreign visit

King Edward and Queen Victoria arrived at the Main Square in Landova, and were greeted by Their Majesties King Frederik and Queen Matilda of Landova.

The Royal Couples then stood for the kingdoms' national anthems.

November 10, 2021

To start the second day of the Dutch state visit to Norway King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attended a seminar on human rights and freedom of expression at the Deichman Library, joining them were King Harald and Queen Sonja.

Next, Willem-Alexander and Máxima met with the Norwegian Prime Minister before attending a lunch with the Norwegian government. During the lunch, which was also attended by King Harald and Queen Sonja, Willem-Alexander gave a speech honoring the new Norwegian government.

I have never claimed to be an expert in any matter. My criticisms and views are just shaped out of what I learn, read, and understand. I hate imposing my beliefs on others and I have really tried my best to remain passive on issues that unnerve me. Yet, when I see hypocrisy, bigotry, and disillusionment around the world, I have to speak up. This blog has especially really helped me do that. I have expressed my views on President Trump for the past year. Yet, his snowballing actions and events only make me want to write and think more about the subject. 

Trump buzz has forever pervaded the news- alleged collusion with the Russian government, foreign government links, corruption, misogyny- are all very shockingly becoming the new normal. The absolute chaos and disarray in the White House now almost borders on the risible. However, Trump’s latest actions have impacted me in an altogether different way. It has impacted me ideologically. As a staunch advocate for climate change, Trump’s latest statements are really alarming.

In an effort to fight climate change and decrease carbon footprints, the clean energy sector is flourishing. Over 18 percent of the world’s energy is driven by renewable and eco- friendly resources. Countless individuals have also benefitted from the vast amounts of employment that this booming industry is churning out. With so much of progress and output- why does the U.S. now choose to let go of this major benefit? 

I am at a complete loss for words and am puzzled by the extremes populism and misinformation can go to. My many months of reading, research, knowledge, and writing have taught me a lot about the world and the true impetus for change that we need. Trump’s recent foreign visit has proved otherwise. That impetus for change is now steadily becoming more diminutive and distant. Combatting climate change was an aspect in which more than a 190 countries were united. Past tense. 

President Trump told European leaders that U.S. would renounce its claims to the Paris Climate Accords. The Washington protests and demonstrations seem to have had absolutely no impact and effect on Mr. Trump. Not only has Trump recalled the Paris Accords, but he has also cut funding to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Safeguarding the interests of Pittsburg, rather than Paris was a higher priority for him (well, apart from playing golf and having ice cream sundaes). Fewer resources will now be dedicated to the Green Climate Fund, making it difficult for developing countries to cope with climate change. The U.S of the Obama era provided a lot of its technology, education and capital to help countless individuals on this front. But now, the foundation for so many poverty alleviation frameworks may now crumble.

U.S. stance on climate change has recently been only clouded by sheer rhetoric. It sends out the message that one of the most prosperous nation’s in the world is not committed towards saving its international obligation and assisting its allies to grapple with the consequences of global warming, climate change and degradation of the environment. The U.S. and its western allies have contributed over 66 billion dollars to the Paris Accord initiatives to reduce carbon emissions. The recent move will undo all the progress that was made over the past two years. I see this as a diplomatic betrayal; U.S. withdrawal will aggravate and alter the global atmosphere about this issue. 

Their Majesties King Edward and Queen Victoria have arrived in Landova (@royalsimsoflandova) for their official State Visit.

Their Majesties were greeted by The Crown Prince and Princess of Landova, and shared a carriage with them as they travelled to the Main Square.

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