LONDON — King Charles III is leveraging royal influence and modern media to advance his lifelong environmental advocacy through a new Amazon Prime documentary, “Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision.” The film, available from February 6th with narration by Kate Winslet, expands upon the monarch’s philosophical framework first detailed in his 2010 book “Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World.
The documentary presents Charles’ comprehensive worldview that connects climate action, sustainable agriculture, urban planning, and interfaith dialogue as interrelated solutions to global challenges. It directly addresses critics who have dismissed his eclectic interests as dilettantism, positioning them instead as components of a coherent philosophy centered on restoring balance between humanity and nature.
Scientific authorities including Cambridge climate expert Emily Shuckburgh and environmentalist Tony Juniper appear alongside the king to validate his concepts. Juniper emphasizes that human societies remain governed by natural systems despite technological advancements, arguing that reconnecting with these systems is essential for addressing environmental crises.
“All of that is reversible, all of that fixable,” Juniper stated. “But it’s going to require more of us to understand that we are not outside nature, we are in it.”
The film’s release marks a strategic effort to refocus attention on the king’s core passions after two years dominated by health concerns and family tensions. Royal historian Ed Owens notes this represents “a very deliberate attempt to rebrand monarchy after a couple of very difficult years” involving Charles’ cancer treatment and ongoing friction with Prince Harry.
The documentary highlights practical applications of Charles’ philosophy through initiatives like Dumfries House in Scotland, a 2,000-acre estate functioning as a laboratory for sustainable living. The facility offers training programs blending traditional crafts with environmental principles, exemplified by students like former university administrator Jennie Regan, who is retraining as a stonemason to create lasting, sustainable artwork.
Shuckburgh emphasizes the film’s timely message of hope: “Having something that provides that sense of hope and optimism is really, really important” during challenging times. The project reinforces Charles’ five-decade environmental advocacy, dating to his first speech on conservation in 1970 at age 21.