King Charles Offers Rare Glimpse Inside His Private Countryside Home — And It's Quite Stunning
'Finding Harmony: A King's Vision' touches upon King Charles's passion for environmentalism as he walks through Highgrove House.
King Charles often escapes to his countryside homes whenever he needs a break from the pressures of royal life. One of his most cherished abodes is Highgrove House in Gloucestershire, which served as his private residence for decades while he was Prince of Wales. The estate's majestic gardens also support charitable causes, reflecting his long-standing philanthropic and eco-friendly passions. In that same spirit, the King gave fans a rare glimpse of the lush grounds in his new eco-focused documentary, set to be released on February 6.
The documentary, Finding Harmony: A King's Vision, highlights Charles's commitment to environmental restoration. Ahead of its debut, the trailer offers a peek at the green-fingered monarch wandering through Highgrove's gardens. In one scene, he is seen traversing the Arboretum with his shepherd's crook, while another shows him in the kitchen garden, with a pink door visible in the background. Aerial shots showcase his thriving vegetable plots, while archival footage shows the then-Prince of Wales hedge-laying. In 2021, Charles had presented awards at the National Hedgelaying Society's Patron's Day at his estate near Tetbury, where he said at the time, "As a teenager, I watched in horror as miles and miles of such a wonderful part of the British landscape were grubbed up in the name of agricultural progress."
As the trailer comes to an end, the camera pans to an impressive aerial shot of Highgrove, with its grandeur on full display. Elsewhere, another private residence makes a cameo: Scotland's Dumfries House, which serves as the headquarters of the monarch's sustainable charity, the King's Foundation. One of the clips features a birds-eye view of the Dumfries maze, created as part of Charles's many restoration projects. He is said to have been inspired by the maze at Sandringham, the royal family's private estate in Norfolk. The maze is designed with stone obelisks and a Japanese-style pagoda at its center.
According to HELLO!, Charles's new documentary will see him reflect on his lifelong dedication to building a more sustainable world and is being described as an uplifting tale centered on 'hope and resilience.' It will bring his philosophy for Harmony to life by showcasing the work of The King's Foundation and highlighting the urgent need to safeguard the planet. Filming reportedly began in early 2025 at Dumfries House in Ayrshire and at Highgrove Gardens, where its education programs, all based on the King's Harmony principles, are actively carried out. Filming also took place on over four continents, spotlighting Harmony projects worldwide.
As for the King's beloved Highgrove House, while it is now owned by the Duchy of Cornwall under Prince William, Charles and Queen Camilla continue to use the residence as a peaceful retreat. Charles also remains hands-on in the gardens, overseeing tree planting and tending to the flower beds and vegetable plots. The grounds reflect his long-standing passion for organic farming, sustainability, and living in harmony with nature. He was also deeply involved in designing and shaping Highgrove's gardens after moving there in 1980.
