When it comes to the royals, there are lots of rules … like no public displays of affection or political discussions. As the head of the monarchy, though, it seems King Charles can get away with bending the rules more than most. And, he did just that in a new documentary that’s available to stream this month.
King Charles’ film allowed the monarch to speak up about climate change
In Amazon Prime Video’s Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision, King Charles broke one of the Royal Family’s biggest protocols.
“Never complain, never explain,” was a rule championed by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Essentially, it is a public relations strategy that sees the royals avoid engaging with or validating gossip, controversy, or criticism.
But, in the upcoming documentary, King Charles goes against that rule. In the film, he will give viewers an insight into his personal stance on topics such as the environment. The topic has been close to the monarch’s heart for decades. But this is the first time fans will really get to hear his frustrations on it.
“I have dedicated much of my life to the restoration of harmony between humanity, nature, and the environment,” he said in the trailer. “Quite frankly, it has been an uphill struggle.”
Speaking about the significance of the documentary, an insider told Radar Online that it “goes far beyond an off-the-cuff comment or a symbolic gesture.”
“The documentary presents a clear, sustained case that climate change is a real and urgent threat that requires action,” the source added. “That kind of explicit framing is highly unusual for a sitting monarch, who would normally avoid speaking with such clarity on a contested public issue.”
Stream Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision on February 6.
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