KING Charles 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 to discuss Charles’s love for nature and the environment.
This special festive episode will feature His Majesty reflecting on his love of the natural world, recorded in the beautiful surroundings of the arboretum at Dumfries House, which he saved for the nation in 2007 and has since been transformed by The King's Foundation into an asset for the local community.
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The King will speak about The King's Foundation's work teaching rural skills to the next generation, the natural environment at Dumfries House, as well as the art of topiary and the joy of a pair of secateurs.
The show will air on BBC Radio 4 on Tuesday, December 23 at 12pm and will be repeated on Christmas Day.
It 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.”
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