King Charles' Unwavering Environmental Commitment Revealed in New Documentary
A forthcoming Prime Video documentary provides unprecedented insight into King Charles' lifelong dedication to environmental causes, revealing his steadfast refusal to be diverted from his campaigning despite facing significant criticism over the decades.
A Deeply Personal Exploration
Finding Harmony: A King's Vision, scheduled for release on February 6, 2026, offers a comprehensive look at the monarch's environmental philosophy and his persistent advocacy for sustainable living. The 90-minute film, created in collaboration with his charity The King's Foundation for Amazon MGM Studios, presents a remarkably personal portrait of the King's convictions.
In newly released footage, King Charles reflects on his decades-long environmental campaigning, stating emphatically: "I just felt this was the approach that I was going to stick to. A course I set and I wasn't going to be diverted from." This declaration underscores his unwavering commitment to environmental issues throughout his public life.
The Harmony Philosophy
The documentary explores the origins and evolution of the King's "Harmony" philosophy, first articulated in his 2010 book Harmony: A New Way Of Looking At Our World. This approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of all things and advocates for living in balance with nature rather than against it.
Ian Skelly, co-author of the original Harmony book, reveals in the film how criticism of the King's environmental views affected him personally: "Those criticisms really upset him. He got treated very unfairly, seen very unfairly, and those of us that knew him better were quite upset by that."
Addressing Climate and Biodiversity Crises
King Charles expresses profound concern about the current environmental trajectory, remarking: "It's rapidly going backwards, I've said that for the last 40 years, but anyway, there we are... People don't seem to understand it's not just climate that's the problem, it's also biodiversity loss, so we're actually destroying our means of survival, all the time."
Despite this sober assessment, the monarch maintains hope for the future, stating: "Maybe, by the time I shuffle off this mortal coil, there might be a little more awareness... of the need to bring things back together again."
Personal Insights and Historical Context
The documentary provides intimate glimpses into the King's personal life and environmental practices. Viewers see him collecting eggs from his chickens at their "Cluckingham Palace" coop on his Highgrove estate and hear him discuss his preference for "red Duke of Yorks" potatoes for baking with crispy skins.
Actress Kate Winslet, who narrates the film, recounts how Charles was "haunted" by criticism following his 1986 television interview where he mentioned talking to plants. Archive footage includes this controversial moment, with the King explaining: "I just come and talk to the plants, really – very important to talk to them, they respond."
Royal Family Appearances
The documentary features several appearances by other members of the royal family:
- Archive footage shows a young Duke of Sussex learning to fish with his father at Balmoral
- The Prince of Wales appears as a small child with Charles at Highgrove and later visiting a herd of cows with his father in 2004
- Prince Charlotte and Prince Louis appear briefly in footage from the King's coronation
- The late Queen Elizabeth II is shown filming a young Charles in home movies
A New Approach to Royal Documentaries
A spokesperson for the King emphasized that this film represents a departure from traditional royal documentaries: "There are no golden carriages here; no glittering crowns or crimson robes. Instead, this is a deeply personal exploration of ideas that have shaped His Majesty's life and work." The spokesperson added that it "sets a new high watermark for royal documentaries."
This production marks the King's first documentary with a streaming platform, distinguishing it from other royal content on competing services. The documentary will premiere at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, believed to be the first time a global movie premiere has been held at a royal residence.
Finding Harmony: A King's Vision will be available on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide from February 6, 2026, coinciding with the republication of the King's Harmony book by HarperCollins in March.
