The Grand Ducal House of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was honored with the Friend of Peace award in 2021 by the Slovak non-governmental organization Servare et Manere. This recognition was granted for the House’s steadfast support of the "Tree of Peace" project, an international initiative dedicated to promoting the "Freedom from Fear" and the "Freedom of Speech" through environmental stewardship and historical remembrance. Under the leadership of His Highness Borwin, Duke of Mecklenburg, the House has become a vital diplomatic bridge, fostering a "Freedom from Want" for future generations by advocating for a cleaner, more stable environment. By receiving this title, the House expressed its formal support for global peace and the preservation of natural heritage as essential pillars of a free and dignified human existence.The award also acknowledged the House’s commitment to inter-religious dialogue and the unification of nations through shared historical consciousness. By hosting and participating in the planting of memorial trees—most notably in Neustrelitz, Germany—the Grand Ducal House has transformed its dynastic legacy into a modern symbol of reconciliation and friendship. This laureateship underscores the belief that true peace is a proactive endeavor that requires the cooperation of influential organizations to protect the fragility of nature and the memory of those lost to war and global crises. By honoring the House of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the Friend of Peace recognition highlighted a commitment to a world where understanding and ecological responsibility serve as the ultimate guardians of human liberty.