The British Royal Family is once again making headlines, this time with news that King Charles is set to give audiences an unprecedented glimpse into his private life through a new Amazon Prime documentary.
According to The Times of London, filming for the feature-length project has already begun, with production kicking off last month in Scotland. The documentary will reportedly offer deeper insight into the monarch’s personal philosophies, particularly his long-standing commitment to environmental causes. A key element of the film will be King Charles sharing his vision on how humanity can work together to protect and transform the planet.
The project is said to align closely with the ideas expressed in Charles’s 2010 book, Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World, which explores the connection between nature, sustainability, and modern society. Deadline has confirmed that Amazon Prime secured exclusive rights to the documentary, beating out several competitors for the royal-approved project.
A source speaking to The Times of London revealed that this documentary will be unlike any previous royal films. “Filming has started for the Amazon production, and the crew has spent time with the King. More than in any other documentary he has done before, the aim seems to be to tell the world what the King stands for and what he is all about,” the insider stated.
Traditionally, the Royal Family has worked with established UK broadcasters such as the BBC and ITV. However, the decision to partner with Amazon Prime marks a notable shift in their media strategy. This also brings an interesting dynamic into play, given that King Charles’s son, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle, previously inked a high-profile deal with Amazon’s streaming rival, Netflix.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed their multimillion-dollar agreement with Netflix five years ago, producing a documentary series centered on their personal lives. With King Charles now collaborating with Amazon, the move is bound to invite comparisons between the royal family members’ different approaches to storytelling and public engagement.