King Charles III has collaborated with Amazon Prime to produce a documentary film that articulates his long-standing vision for planetary salvation, sixteen years after he authored a book on the same subject. The documentary, titled "Finding Harmony: A King's Vision," delves into the monarch's concept of 'harmony,' positing that re-establishing equilibrium between humanity and the natural world is essential to tackling global warming and other critical issues.
A Philosophical Framework for Environmental Action
In the film, King Charles confronts critics who have previously dismissed him as a dilettante, arguing that his lifelong advocacy for climate action, sustainable agriculture, urban planning, traditional crafts, and interfaith dialogue are interconnected elements of a coherent philosophy. He asserts that these issues must be addressed collectively to foster more liveable communities.
"I think we need to follow harmony if we are going to ensure that this planet can support so many," Charles remarks in a trailer for the documentary. "It's unlikely there's anywhere else."
Expert Insights and Narrative Support
The documentary features contributions from prominent experts, including Tony Juniper, former head of Friends of the Earth in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and Emily Shuckburgh, a climate scientist from the University of Cambridge. Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet serves as the narrator.
Juniper emphasises that modern lifestyles often obscure humanity's intrinsic connection to nature, a disconnect that the king seeks to remedy. "The 'cycles and loops' of nature are still what govern human society," Juniper explains, highlighting the urgency of reconnecting with natural systems to combat soil erosion, ocean plastics, and chemical accumulation in food chains.
"All of that is reversible, all of that fixable," Juniper states. "But it's going to require more of us to understand that we are not outside nature, we are in it."
Establishing Credibility and Legacy
Juniper argues that King Charles is uniquely positioned to convey this message due to his decades of environmental campaigning, even as other global leaders have retreated from such commitments. "If there's one person in the world who is literally a globally recognized figure, who has authenticity derived from an incredible track record on these subjects, it is King Charles III," Juniper affirms.
The documentary revisits themes from Charles's 2010 book, "Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World," co-authored with Juniper and former BBC presenter Ian Skelly. Analysts suggest the film aims to reach a broader audience via streaming platforms and refocus public attention on the king's environmental legacy after recent distractions.
Navigating Personal and Public Challenges
Ed Owens, author of "After Elizabeth: Can the Monarchy Save Itself?," notes that the documentary represents a strategic effort to rebrand the monarchy following a tumultuous period. This includes King Charles's cancer diagnosis in early 2024, which necessitated a temporary withdrawal from public duties, ongoing tensions with Prince Harry, and scandals involving Prince Andrew.
"Let us not be in any doubt, that this is a very deliberate attempt to rebrand monarchy after a couple of very difficult years," Owens observes.
Historical Commitment and Practical Applications
King Charles's environmental advocacy dates to his first speech on the subject in February 1970, delivered when he was a 21-year-old student at Cambridge. In 1990, he established Dumfries House in southwestern Scotland as the flagship project of the King's Foundation, promoting sustainable agriculture, traditional arts, health, and well-being.
The 2,000-acre estate functions as a practical laboratory for the harmony philosophy, offering courses that integrate natural principles with vocational training in farming, hospitality, and construction.
Personal Stories of Transformation
Jennie Regan, a 45-year-old former university administrator now training as a stonemason at Dumfries House, exemplifies this approach. She recently crafted a carving inscribed with "Have I not guided you well?"—a tribute to the Scottish fairy Ghillie Dhu—destined for a wildlife hide.
"Things need to be sustainable," Regan remarks. "Building sites have so much waste." Her work symbolises the fusion of artistic craftsmanship with enduring environmental stewardship.
A Hopeful Vision for the Future
Emily Shuckburgh, who co-authored a children's book on climate change with the king, describes the documentary as an optimistic blueprint for addressing global challenges. "It feels as though we're living through difficult times," Shuckburgh, director of Cambridge Zero, notes. "Having something that provides that sense of hope and optimism is really, really important."
The documentary "Finding Harmony: A King's Vision" will be available on Amazon Prime from February 6, 2026, offering viewers an in-depth exploration of King Charles III's enduring environmental ethos and his call for harmonious coexistence with the natural world.
