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He gave his first speech on the environmentThe natural world. more than 50 years ago, in 1970. Since then, he has spoken about the future of the planet too many times to count. 

But Britain's new king will not be going to Egypt for COP27The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as the Conference of the Parties (COP). , a yearly meeting about climate change attended by important people around the world. 

The decision was announcedDeclared by officials working for Britain's prime minister. Many think it is the right choice. Charles is king, not a politician. His mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, very rarely said what she thought about important issues.

But others think Charles III should go to Egypt. He has campaigned for years to protect the planet. He could encourage people around the world to do more to stop global warmingThe Earth is getting hotter due to climate change.. 

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Some think King Charles should go even further. One professor of history, Brendan Simms, says he should be made Emperor of Europe. It sounds like a strange idea, but Simms says he could help bring Europeans together. 

Should he go to the climate meeting next week?

Yes! King Charles III has been talking about the need to help the planet for years. He could make a real difference at the meeting. 

No! The king should not have a say in how Britain - or the rest of the world - is run. It should be left to world leaders.