Angelina Jolie Takes Her Kids To Namibia Inspired By Queen Elizabeth

Remember that time Angelina Jolie shook hands with Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace back in 2014? Well, it turns out that meeting left a pretty big impression on the Hollywood star. In the new ITV special, The Queen’s Green Planet, Angelina takes her six kids—Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox—on an adventure to Namibia. The goal? To teach them all about forest conservation in Africa, a lesson that Angelina herself picked up from none other than the Queen.

Here's the deal: Angelina learned a ton from Queen Elizabeth when they first met nearly four years ago. In the documentary, which aired on Monday, April 16, Angelina opens up about how important this trip is for her family. "For us to come here and say to the children, ‘This is why it's important to plant a tree,’ that's the biggest message I can teach my kids," she explains. "And it’s something they’ve certainly learned from Her Majesty and her message." This isn't just about planting trees—it's about instilling values in the next generation.

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Angelina shares how her kids are genuinely curious about the Queen's passion for the environment. "They ask me, ‘Why is it so important to her?’ You know, when you're sitting up at night in a tent with your kids and they say, ‘Why does the Queen of England care about planting trees in Africa?’" she reflects. The documentary highlights Queen Elizabeth's environmental initiative, The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy, showcasing her dedication to preserving nature across the globe.

Angelina’s Heartfelt Tribute to Queen Elizabeth

When it comes to Queen Elizabeth, Angelina can't help but gush. In the documentary, she tells her kids, "You don't know her, you can't understand all that it means to be a queen." But she tries her best to explain. "She's just this really lovely lady who really cares about people around the world," Angelina says. "She cares about the future and wants your grandkids and her grandkids to be able to enjoy nature and appreciate other cultures. She thinks it really matters, and I agree with her." It's clear that Angelina has immense respect for the Queen and her vision for a greener planet.