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His Majesty The King

Martha Kearney meets His Majesty the King at Dumfries House in Ayrshire. He tells her about his lifelong passion for nature and the environment.

In this special edition of This Natural Life, His Majesty The King tells Martha Kearney about his lifelong passion for nature and the environment. As they walk together through the walled garden at Dumfries House in Ayrshire, the King reflects on how his love of the natural world began in childhood and discusses topics ranging from school farms and marine conservation to the art of topiary and the joy of secateurs. Martha also talks to young people and tutors on educational schemes based at the two thousand acre estate, which is owned by the King’s Foundation.

Photo courtesy of the King's Foundation

Producer: Emma Campbell

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25 minutes

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Sat 27 Dec 202506:07
BBC Radio 4

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