King Charles III discusses the critical mission of the Millennium Seed Bank

Special episode: With His Majesty the King · 23:11 · Video: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Watch at the source

In short: In a special episode of the Unearthed podcast, King Charles III joins Cate Blanchett and Dr. Elinor Breman to discuss the importance of seed conservation. Recorded at Windsor Castle, the conversation highlights the King's long-standing dedication to environmental sustainability and the vital work of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

The episode explores the history and ongoing progress of the Millennium Seed Bank, a project King Charles III has supported since he officially opened it in 2000. As the Patron of Kew, the King reflects on how this facility serves to secure the future of global plant life.

The discussion features insights from Dr. Elinor Breman, a Senior Research Leader in Seed Conservation, and Kew ambassador Cate Blanchett. This conversation serves as the launch for the new series, The need for seeds, which examines the essential role of seed banks in modern conservation efforts.

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