Prince Charles Names an Adorable Baby Gorilla! Find Out the Thoughtful Moniker

Mar. 15, 2025

Prince Charleschose an inspiring name for an infant gorilla.

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“The name I give him is Ubwuzuzanye, which means ‘harmony,’ since the restoration of harmony and balance between nature, people and planet is the most critical issue facing humanity that we must tackle with extreme urgency,” the royal, a dedicated conservationist, said. “Otherwise these, and other magnificent creatures and their precious habitats, will be lost forever.”

Earlier in his remarks, Charles recalled hisroyal visit to Rwandain June, saying it was a pleasure to learn more about the country’s conservation efforts to protect future generations of wildlife.

“By giving a name to these majestic animals, we give them a value they undoubtedly deserve,” Visit Rwanda explained in astatement. “The ceremony is an opportunity to thank the communities that live around Volcanoes National Park, our research partners, vets and the dedicated conservationists, rangers and trackers who protect the gorillas.”

Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.SIMON WOHLFAHRT/AFP via Getty

TheWorld Wildlife Foundationclassifies mountain gorillas as endangered due to hunting and habitat destruction, with over a thousand estimated to live in the wild today. The excitement surrounding each new birth of the rare species makes Kwita Izina event a highlight on the local calendar, and over 30,000 people attend.

Prince Charlesand his wife,Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, visited Rwanda in June for the first-ever British royal visit to the East African country.

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While abroad, the couple attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial, and met with survivors from the Village of Hope, a community working to lift people out of extreme poverty.

source: people.com