In an unlikely collaboration, King Charles has teamed up with acting legend, Cate Blanchett, for a special podcast interview.
The royal family’s official social media pages revealed on Monday (October 20) that he has secretly recorded a podcast episode with the Hollywood star, and it’s available to listen to from today!
King Charles has teamed up with Cate Blanchett for a special podcast appearance (Credit: Cover Images)
King Charles in conversation with Cate Blanchett
Earlier today, a teaser video was shared on the official royal family Instagram account.
The King has recorded a special podcast episode with Cate Blanchett.
The clip shows the king and Cate chatting away in the picturesque setting of the Windsor Castle private gardens, along with Kew Gardens’ Senior Research Leader, Dr Elinor Breman.
“From seed to story,” reads the caption. “To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Millennium Seed Bank at @KewGardens, The King has recorded a special podcast episode with Cate Blanchett, Ambassador for @Wakehurst_Kew and Dr Elinor Breman, Senior Research Leader.”
“The Millennium Seed Bank, created by Kew, is the world’s largest underground seed bank and conservation resource for diverse wild plant species,” it continues. “Created in 2000, it is now home to over 2.5 billion seeds ensuring they are safeguarded against extinction.”
The podcast episode will launch Kew’s fourth “Unearthed’” series, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Millennium Seed Bank.
The three-part series, hosted by Cate, will explore the past, present and future of the world’s largest seed bank.
The Millennium Seed Bank plays a vital role in preserving nature. It strives to protect plant species from being lost to climate change and environmental threats.
King Charles opened the Millennium Seed Bank back in 2000 and has continued to take an active interest in the project, returning to visit in 2019. He has also served as Patron of Kew since 2016, using the position to champion sustainability, a cause he is very passionate about.
King Charles has recorded a podcast episode with Cate Blanchett (Credit: Cover Images)
Praise for King Charles following podcast appearance
Royal fans seemed very excited at the news of the king’s podcast appearance.
Our King has always been ahead of the times.
“Brilliant and so important,” one person commented.
A second gushed: “Love seeing the king continuing his almost lifelong work to preserve and protect the natural world.”
Meanwhile, a third agreed: “Our king has always been ahead of the times, it’s good to see now he’s included in things today he’s been talking about for years. Remarkable man.”
In addition, somebody else said: “Can’t wait to listen!”
Unearthed: The need for seeds, is available now on all podcast platforms.
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