‘I wasn’t going to be diverted,’ says King Charles about campaign on the environment
Monarch says he has remained focused despite early criticisms of his beliefs, in new film Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision
TL;DR
- King Charles's new documentary, "Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision," explores his philosophy of environmental campaigning.
- The film highlights his persistent advocacy over five decades, despite past criticism for his outspokenness.
- Charles expresses concern that the fight to save the planet is moving backwards.
- The documentary features "Harmony"-inspired projects globally and emphasizes the interconnectedness of nature and humanity.
- It was filmed over seven months across four continents and is presented as a personal exploration of the King's lifelong ideas.
- The film premiered at Windsor Castle, a first for a royal residence.
- Past criticism, including a 1986 documentary suggesting he talked to plants, is mentioned as having upset him.
- Charles discusses his early organic farming efforts at Highgrove, which were initially considered 'bonkers'.
- He laments the decline of natural sounds like cuckoos and grasshoppers at his Gloucestershire home.
- The documentary is a project of The King's Foundation and will be available in 240 countries.