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King Charles III has stated his desire to inspire a “sense of determination” in environmental protection. This announcement coincides with details of an upcoming TV documentary where he will articulate his philosophy of “harmony” and the crucial need “to work with rather than against nature.”
The King’s Foundation has announced that the feature-length film, tentatively titled *Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision*, is slated for release on Amazon’s Prime Video in early 2024.
“Never has it been more important for the world to make a concerted effort to protect and prioritise our planet, and to restore our relationship with it,” the King remarked regarding the forthcoming project.
The film will feature the King reflecting on his decades-long advocacy for sustainability.
“It is my fondest hope that this film may encourage a new audience to learn about the philosophy of harmony – and perhaps inspire the same sense of determination it has given me to help build a more sustainable future,” the King added.
While King Charles previously appeared in a BBC behind-the-scenes film about his Coronation, this documentary will offer a more in-depth exploration of his core beliefs.
“For much of my life I have sought to promote and encourage ways we can work with, rather than against nature. In other words, to restore balance to our planet which is under such stress,” the King stated.
The documentary will highlight the King’s belief that humans are “part of nature, not apart from nature,” and that a healthy connection with the natural world is “at the core of human wellbeing.”
Through global examples, the film will illustrate how the philosophy of harmony can be applied to diverse fields, including agriculture, traditional crafts, architecture, and urban planning.
“This film will, I hope, demonstrate just some of the remarkable work being done around the world to put harmony into practice, from the forests of Guyana to sustainable communities in India – and, closer to home, through the work of my King’s Foundation at Dumfries House and Highgrove,” the King explained.
According to Director Nicolas Brown, there is a lack of widespread understanding regarding the extent to which the King’s views on harmony have shaped his life’s work.
“Remarkably few people around the world know the full depth of the King’s lifelong battle to bring nature and humanity into harmony,” Brown commented.
The film crew documented the King’s inaugural harmony summit, held at Highgrove in Gloucestershire this past July.
The summit convened leaders of Indigenous communities from around the globe to share their expertise on living in accordance with the natural world. Together with the King, they participated in a fire ceremony to honor nature.
The King’s perspectives on harmony and town design have also influenced discussions surrounding the creation of new towns in England.
With this Amazon documentary, King Charles joins the ranks of royals featured on streaming platforms. Prince William recently engaged in conversation with Eugene Levy on Apple TV+, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle starred in a Netflix series detailing their departure from royal duties.
These platforms offer the royals avenues to share their perspectives and opinions outside of traditional interview formats.
Kristina Murrin, chief executive of the King’s Foundation, expressed her belief that the documentary will showcase the King’s decades-long commitment to harmony in a manner that is “both moving and inspiring to see that journey committed to film.”
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