Dutch Prince Champions Water and Sanitation Causes

Water and sanitation is a well-versed subject for the Prince of Orange. He recently addressed the World Toliet Summit in New Delhi, India to champion the causes for clean water and adequate sanitation. “In this campaign we will have to reinforce the global awareness of the importance of sanitation and personal hygiene to all. Policymakers are usually not faced with the horrors of lacking sanitation in their personal surroundings, so we will have to keep on reminding them what it is all about,” said the prince.

Besides his work with the United Nations Advisory Board of Water and Sanitation, the prince has been fulfilling his role as ambassador for his country. Before attending the summit, Willem-Alexander was in India and Bhutan for official tours to enhance diplomatic relations and economic ties.

The Prince of Orange’s entire speech at the World Toliet Summit can be read here.