He cancelled a skiing holiday in Klosters so as to be seen doing his part to help save the world from climate change. Now, the Prince of Wales has hit upon a unique way of travelling the globe without relying on fuel-guzzling jets and limousines.

The man who’s famed for his pinstriped suits and Edwardian style cut an incongruous figure as he donned a string of beads around his neck for a tour of India, Africa and the Caribbean on Wednesday....all without leaving London.

Prince Charles was at the Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council’s Annual Forum where he enjoyed the sights and sounds of some of the countries over which his mother, the Queen, reigns as Head of The Commonwealth and, in some instances, also rules as Head of State.

The future King met up with youth workers who'd travelled from towns and cities across Britain to take part in an event which helps promote the work and enduring significance of the Commonwealth to a new generation.