Their normal mode of royal transport is a Bentley But Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were game for a laugh today as they took a ride on a tuk tuk round the gardens of Clarence House. The couple were lending their support to a charity rickshaw race that will take place later this in memory of Camilla's late brother, Mark Shand. The Travels To My Elephant trek will see participants, including model Yasmin Le Bon and her daughter, Amber, drive 500 kilometres across India to highlight the plight of the endangered Asian Elephant. Scroll down for video Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales ride a rickshaw at Clarence House where they hosted a reception to launch the 'Travels to My Elephant' Rickshaw RacePrince Charles, 66, and Camilla, 67, arrived at Clarence House in rickshawHosted reception to launch the 'Travels to My Elephant' Rickshaw RaceIn November, a fleet of rickshaws will journey 500km across IndiaEvent pays tribute to Camilla's late brother and aims to save Asia's elephants from extinctionMark Shand, who passed away last April, was a huge elephant fan
In a short but affectionate speech Charles said yesterday; ‘I just want to say that when this terrible tragedy occurred last year and we lost _, my wife and I decided that we must keep his legacy going. Prince Charles enjoyed a first glimpse of the decorated rickshaws with model mother and daughter duo, Amber and _.