West Wales climate activists are heading to Windsor at the end of August to deliver messages to the King.

The campaigners will be joining thousands of others in a peaceful protest, demanding immediate climate action and democratic reform via a Citizens' Assembly on Climate and Ecological Justice.

The weekend camp, which has police and council approval according to the campaigners, is centred on ‘upgrading democracy’.

Jane Mansfield, a Pentrecagal grandmother, retired nurse, and member of Cadernid Emlyn Resilience, is one of those attending.

She said: "Many places in the world, including parts of Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and Great Britain as a whole, have turned to Citizens' Assemblies as an effective way of dealing with difficult issues such as how to tackle the climate crisis."

The protest is aimed at the political system, which campaigners believe is corrupted by powerful business interests.

Ms Mansfield added: "Our camp at Windsor (which has police and council approval) won’t be targeting a person, it will target the system. A system where money and power is concentrated in the hands of a few.

"Powerful business interests have corrupted our politics and media, causing denial and delay on this urgent problem.

"And as the planet burns, the massive profits of oil and gas companies keep on rolling in."

The group has been promoting the weekend in Windsor by taking a giant banner around various iconic sites.

Graham Wilson, a west Wales climate campaigner, said: "The banner was last seen winging its way to St. Davids, but it could turn up anywhere.

"We just want to get the word out so that people can come and join us, and so that more people become aware of how effective Citizens’ Assemblies can be."

He explained that Citizens' Assemblies are like juries, with randomly chosen members representing all parts of society.

They are not influenced by the rich and powerful, meaning people trust their decisions.

A coach has been booked to transport attendees from West and South Wales to Windsor on Friday, August 30, with a return journey on Sunday afternoon, September 1.

Attendees will be bringing a bag full of messages for the King, written by residents in west Wales in recent weeks.

These messages express hopes and fears about the climate crisis and call for systemic change to enable effective action.

Philippa Gibson, a volunteer at the Oxfam shop in Cardigan, also advocates for the democratic upgrade.

She said: "King Charles clearly understands the plight of the planet and the urgent need for society to change course.

"Many people have been keen to send him their messages calling for change."

People interested in the weekend and wanting to book a spot on the coach can contact cardiganxr@protonmail.com or 07787 197630.