In a move that is likely to set the stage for a high-profile rivalry between the royal family’s various members, King Charles has reportedly struck a deal with Amazon Prime Video for an exclusive documentary.
This follows growing tensions between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and Netflix, with reports suggesting that the couple's content has not met the streaming giant's expectations.
The documentary, which will showcase the King’s environmental and philosophical beliefs, is set to be released either early next year or by the end of 2025.
The film will highlight the concepts explored in his 2010 book Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World, where King Charles delves into the interconnectedness of nature, humanity, and the built environment.
Filming for the special commenced earlier this month at Dumfries House, the King's expansive 2,000-acre estate in Scotland, which is said to act as a "living laboratory" for his vision.
According to The Mirror UK, the King is eager to share his message with a global audience through the documentary, emphasizing the potential for nature’s principles to "transform people, places, and ultimately the planet."
A Palace source shared, “It’s astonishing, really, what has been put into practice since the publication of the original book 15 years ago, and how many of those pioneering ideas have been adopted in differing ways."
The deal with Amazon follows a series of moves by King Charles to expand his public outreach, with his message of environmental consciousness poised to resonate with a broad, international audience. The documentary will feature insights into his longstanding commitment to sustainability, an area in which he has been a vocal advocate for decades.
The announcement of King Charles’s documentary deal comes on the heels of Meghan Markle's revelation of plans for a Netflix cooking show, a project that some speculate could now be seen as a direct competitor to the upcoming Amazon Prime special.
Although Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a lucrative, multi-million dollar deal with Netflix, sources suggest that their content for the platform has not generated the expected level of success, prompting them to reconsider their approach.
Despite this, it seems that the couple's efforts in the digital media space are far from over. However, with King Charles now aligning himself with Amazon, the stage is set for a battle of royal streaming content—a battle where both family members could vie for the spotlight in the ever-competitive world of celebrity-driven television.
As Amazon Prime Video ramps up its efforts to secure top-tier content, King Charles’s special promises to be a monumental addition to the platform’s library, and could serve as a significant test of the King’s ability to connect with global audiences on a platform traditionally known for its wide array of original programming.
