People from Wales on social media have been reacting to the renaming of England's coastal path. On Monday, the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra UK) announced that the England Coast Path would now be referred to as King Charles III England Coast Path.
In a statement published on the same day, Defra UK explained that it was the UK Government's attempt to leave "a lasting legacy for people and nature with the renaming of the England Coast Path to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III". They added that the name change was also a nod to King Charles III, the former Prince of Wales, who had a "deep love and concern for England’s wildlife, natural and rural places".
The Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey added: "The King is a dedicated champion of nature in our country. He spearheaded efforts to move to more environmentally friendly farming techniques and through his Prince’s Foundation has sought to highlight how education can foster responsible stewardship towards the planet and the natural environment. The Coronation marks the beginning of a new chapter in our national story and it’s fitting that nature and the public will benefit from these lasting commemorations for years to come."
