I hope many people will watch this documentary! I haven't rated many documentaries, but it's easy to give this one a high number because I wouldn't be able to name any faults with it. Perhaps it paints a sunnier picture that may be the case in some aspects, but to me the payoff in inspiration and a warm feeling is well worth it. As the other review states, we learned that he is a long-time supporter of organic farming, holistic land management, increasing forest footprint, and preplanned sustainable communities. What I think really shines here - as deeply important as all of those things are to me - is the efforts to support lifestyle and community for people.
Highly recommended.
3 Reviews
Fascinating and inspirational
katymac-7881124 June 2021
So we'll done. I didn't even realise half of how much Prince Charles and the Monarchy does for our Nation. We are so blessed to live in such a beautiful country. This documentary highlights how important tradition and history is as well as planning for the future. I loved how this focused so much on the people who work the land and the people that work for the Duchy of Cornwall. Truly inspirational people.
Achieving great things
allanmichael302 November 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Prince Charles celebrates 50 year as The Duke of Cornwall overseeing Duchy of Cornwall estate in two part Documentary. He shows that with a end goal and a vision of what Britain could be he funds new exciting housing estates and farms that are community driven. He also is trying to work with the landscape in a environmental way. The first program shows his staff and tenants and includes exclusive interviews with The Prince of Wales as well as featuring The Duchess of Cornwall and The Duke of Cambridge. The Duchy includes many first time farms, and encourages those with little or no experience of farming to apply for a tenancy where they can learn and contribute their own ideas to grow their own farm,being given time to make a profit. The program also highlight Prince Charles love of hedge building and his own private acreage where he loves to grow heirloom vegetables. The series offers insight into this unique Royal estate that provide an income to The Heir to Throne. Today it covers more than 130,000 acres across 23 counties, touching coast, countryside and city, it was established in 1337. Prince of wales and his team of friends has transformed it in to a thriving business. The projects not only supports The Prince's family and charitable work but also reflects his social and environmental values. The production filmed over one year, from Kennington in London to the Isles of Scilly. The program showing every aspect of the day-to-day running of the estate. They also show new developments called Nansledan in Cornwall. There are plans for the next 50 years for Nansledan it will evolve into a community of more than 4,000 homes and some 30% affordable housing. The first episode reveals that the company "Duchy holdings" rents out the Oval Cricket Ground and Dartmoor Prison, With Dartmoor prison being closed the estate needs to be improve so estate is ready for future generations. The second program shows William is getting ready for his part in the care of the estate as he talks to farmers about the future.
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