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The King will appear on a special Christmas edition of BBC Radio 4’s This Natural Life to discuss his passion for the environment.
Hosted by Martha Kearney, the interview series explores how nature has become an important part of guests’ lives.
The festive edition will bring listeners to Dumfries House in East Ayrshire, the headquarters of The King’s Foundation charity, to discuss Charles’s love for nature and the environment.
Airing on December 23, the episode follows the pair as they walk through the estate’s arboretum, with Charles reflecting on how his love of the natural world began during his childhood, discussing topics from the importance of teaching rural skills to marine conservation, the art of topiary and the joy of a pair of secateurs.
Kearney said: “It was great to see the King so relaxed in a place which means so much to him and where he puts his philosophy of nature into practice.”
The episode will also include conversations between Kearney and young people, students and education staff involved in outdoor programmes based at the Dumfries House estate.
Kristina Murrin, chief executive of The King’s Foundation, said: “The King has had a profound impact on the Dumfries House estate since saving it for the nation in 2007.
“Thanks to him and the team at The King’s Foundation, it has become the thriving green space and education campus that it is today.
“We are delighted to share the story of Dumfries House in the King’s words with Radio 4 listeners this Christmas.”
The King joins a growing list of guests who have appeared on the series, with Hollywood star Cate Blanchett, sculptor Sir Antony Gormley, scientists, nature writers and comedians each having chosen a landscape which means something special to them and discussed their passion for nature.
This Natural Life will air on BBC Radio 4 on Tuesday December 23 at 12pm and will be repeated on Christmas Day.
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