Prince Charles says he ‘totally understands’ frustrations of climate protesters

Extinction Rebellion and others urged to use more constructive' methods to avert catastrophic' climate crisis

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The Prince of Wales has said he understands why campaigners from organisations such as Extinction Rebellion take to the streets to demand action on the climate crisis but has called for more constructive rather than destructive" methods.

In an interview with the BBC, Prince Charles said actions such as blocking roads, used in recent weeks by the Extinction Rebellion splinter group Insulate Britain, isn't helpful" but he said he understood the frustration" they felt.