Swedish royals join in cleanup of Mumbai’s Versova beach, Indians praise them

Calling the royals’ initiative a “historic moment for Mumbai”, Shah shared photos from their cleanliness drive. “Commoners, Royals, young leaders, Our @mybmc @MumbaiPolice working hard to #BeatPlasticPollution and to protect whales, turtles, dolphins etc,” he tweeted.

Week 216.

The Royals from Sweden – King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia – clean the beach with us.

Historic moment for mumbai.

Commoners , Royals , young leaders , Our @mybmc @MumbaiPolice working hard to #BeatPlasticPollution and to protect whales , turtles , dolphins etc . pic.twitter.com/Y669OoB4Z4

— Afroz shah (@AfrozShah1) December 4, 2019

The royal couple joined Shah and other volunteers to clear plastic and other waste from the seashore.

Their Majesties visited Versova Beach & participated, under the guidance of @AfrozShah1 in a beach clean-up activity. Their Majesties also got the opportunity to interact with some volunteers working with the clean-up activity. #swedenindiasambandh #swedeninindia #swedeninmumbai pic.twitter.com/ksmwbi5iLB

— Sweden in Mumbai (@SwedeninMumbai) December 4, 2019

As the photos of the Swedish King and Queen went viral, people praised them for their work. Many also praised Shah for his efforts and continuous dedication to the great cause.

People also pointed out that it was sad thing that people from abroad are willing to clean Indian beaches, but the nation’s citizens don’t care enough.

So happy to see State visits now focussing on one of the most important issues for our planet: the environment! https://t.co/4J5RsJkupB

— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) December 4, 2019

Amazing … how inclusive this beautiful movement has been . https://t.co/iGTxteNNYr

— Onir (@IamOnir) December 4, 2019

Great work.. The Royals… Not only think about humans but also about other species..

— Nothingness69 (@Nothingness692) December 4, 2019

What an amazing experience, first time versova beach has witnessed the Royals working to protect Marine Species.@AfrozShah1 our Hero Hindustani we bow down to you for making it possible.

First time we witnessed King and Queen wearing gloves and working instead talking.
Love you

— Shah Santosh (@ShahSantosh8) December 4, 2019

When we say 1 Man Army, we think of Afroz Bhai.. Motivation for people who think main akele kya kar sakta hu..
Akele aap dunia badal sakte ho, try to karo

— Saad A. Shamsi || سعد الشمسي (@saadshamsi_) December 4, 2019

Congratulations to @AfrozShah1 and all the Versova Beach volunteers for recieving this well deserved recognition by the King and Queen of Sweden. Keep up the good work and keep motivating people at home and abroad with your inspiring work. Well done @SwedeninIndia #SwachhBharat https://t.co/nmdvLYe53x

— deepak gogoi (@dgog61) December 4, 2019

Swedes are sweet for a reason! 😍 https://t.co/7pXBwc2zWt

— Sivasai Reddy (@sivasaireddy_19) December 4, 2019

arent we ashamed as a nation that heads of foreign countries have to give us lessons in cleanliness 🙈 https://t.co/9JwoyjnUWm

— Bobbeeta Sharma (@bobbeeta) December 4, 2019

Abe iska Kya Matlab hai be…😂😂😂
Mumbai itni gandi hai ki dusre desh ke raja aake safai Kar rahe hai https://t.co/3Uf5kaTFkt

— मोर (@13MMGM) December 4, 2019

Speaking in Mumbai later, the Swedish king said that climate change is a very important issue for his country, adding that solutions can be “difficult” politically. He said it would be good if specific industries worked on improving their functioning to make themselves more sustainable, PTI reported. He specifically mentioned the shipping sector, which he said can improve on fuel economy and adopt alternative sources of energy.