Each summer, a centuries-old royal tradition unfolds on the River Thames; but today, ‘Swan Upping’, as it’s known, is about more than ceremony. As threats like pollution, flooding and fishing tackle endanger swans, this historic event now plays a vital role in their protection. (AP Video: Mustakim Hasnath)
The annual count of swans belonging to King Charles begins on the River Thames
Each summer, a centuries-old royal tradition unfolds on the River Thames; but today, ‘Swan Upping’, as it’s known, is about more than ceremony. As threats like pollution, flooding and fishing tackle endanger swans, this historic event now plays a vital role in their protection. (AP Video: Mustakim Hasnath)