The new series of Unearthed: The need for seeds from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew launches with a very special conversation. A long-time champion of nature, His Majesty King Charles III has shown lifelong commitment to conservation and sustainability. As Kew’s Patron, he officially opened the Millennium Seed Bank in 2000 and has taken an active interest in its work ever since. His Majesty joins Kew’s ambassador for Wakehurst Cate Blanchett, and Kew’s Senior Research Leader in Seed Conservation Dr Elinor Breman in the gardens of Windsor Castle, to reflect on the Millennium Seed Bank’s beginnings, its progress, and its vital role in securing the future of plant life on Earth. Unearthed - The need for seeds is a Fresh Air production for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.   Series Producer: Hannah Fisher, Executive Producer: Annie Day, Director of Content: Michaela Hallam. Sound Design by Dan King. With special thanks to everyone at Wakehurst and the Millennium Seed bank who helped with the production behind the scenes. Image of His Majesty The King by Hugo Burnand.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The new series of Unearthed: The need for seeds from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew launches with a very special conversation. A long-time champion of nature, His Majesty King Charles III has shown lifelong commitment to conservation and sustainability. As Kew’s Patron, he officially opened the Millennium Seed Bank in 2000 and has taken an active interest in its work ever since. His Majesty joins Kew’s ambassador for Wakehurst Cate Blanchett, and Kew’s Senior Research Leader in Seed Conservation Dr Elinor Breman in the gardens of Windsor Castle, to reflect on the Millennium Seed Bank’s beginnings, its progress, and its vital role in securing the future of plant life on Earth. Unearthed - The need for seeds is a Fresh Air production for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Series Producer: Hannah Fisher, Executive Producer: Annie Day, Director of Content: Michaela Hallam. Sound Design by Dan King. With special thanks to everyone at Wakehurst and the Millennium Seed bank who helped with the production behind the scenes. Image of His Majesty The King by Hugo Burnand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new series of Unearthed: The need for seeds from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew launches with a very special conversation. A long-time champion of nature, His Majesty King Charles III has shown lifelong commitment to conservation and sustainability. As Kew’s Patron, he officially opened the Millennium Seed Bank in 2000 and has taken an active interest in its work ever since. His Majesty joins Kew’s ambassador for Wakehurst Cate Blanchett, and Kew’s Senior Research Leader in Seed Conservation Dr Elinor Breman in the gardens of Windsor Castle, to reflect on the Millennium Seed Bank’s beginnings, its progress, and its vital role in securing the future of plant life on Earth. Unearthed - The need for seeds is a Fresh Air production for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. &nbsp; Series Producer: Hannah Fisher, Executive Producer: Annie Day, Director of Content: Michaela Hallam. Sound Design by Dan King. With special thanks to everyone at Wakehurst and the Millennium Seed bank who helped with the production behind the scenes. Image of His Majesty The King by Hugo Burnand.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Special episode: With His Majesty the King

From the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Unearthed returns &mdash; celebrating 25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst, the most biodiverse place on our planet.
Hosted by Cate Blanchett, Kew&rsquo;s ambassador for Wakehurst, this series explores the story of the world&rsquo;s largest wild seed bank &mdash; a vault and living laboratory where science and conservation meet. From restoring habitats to protecting biodiversity, these seeds hold the promise of our planet&rsquo;s future.
This is no distant insurance policy. It&rsquo;s one we&rsquo;re already relying on &mdash; and one that will only grow in importance as our climate changes and biodiversity is lost.
As the Seed Bank marks its 25th anniversary, Cate discovers how its groundbreaking work is already shaping life on Earth &mdash; and why its mission has never mattered more.
You can support the vital work of the Millennium Seed Bank by donating here: <a href="https://www.kew.org/seeds">www.kew.org/seeds</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kewgardens/">@kewgardens</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kewgardens">@kewgardens</a>
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNa8wJk6VYIRK78JuDSRnTQ">@kewgardens</a>

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From the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Unearthed returns — celebrating 25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst, the most biodiverse place on our planet. Hosted by Cate Blanchett, Kew’s ambassador for Wakehurst, this series explores the story of the world’s largest wild seed bank — a vault and living laboratory where science and conservation meet. From restoring habitats to protecting biodiversity, these seeds hold the promise of our planet’s future. This is no distant insurance policy. It’s one we’re already relying on — and one that will only grow in importance as our climate changes and biodiversity is lost. As the Seed Bank marks its 25th anniversary, Cate discovers how its groundbreaking work is already shaping life on Earth — and why its mission has never mattered more. You can support the vital work of the Millennium Seed Bank by donating here: www.kew.org/seeds Instagram: @kewgardens Facebook: @kewgardens YouTube: @kewgardens

From the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Unearthed returns — celebrating 25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst, the most biodiverse place on our planet.
Hosted by Cate Blanchett, Kew’s ambassador for Wakehurst, this series explores the story of the world’s largest wild seed bank — a vault and living laboratory where science and conservation meet. From restoring habitats to protecting biodiversity, these seeds hold the promise of our planet’s future.
This is no distant insurance policy. It’s one we’re already relying on — and one that will only grow in importance as our climate changes and biodiversity is lost.
As the Seed Bank marks its 25th anniversary, Cate discovers how its groundbreaking work is already shaping life on Earth — and why its mission has never mattered more.
You can support the vital work of the Millennium Seed Bank by donating here: <a href="https://www.kew.org/seeds" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.kew.org/seeds</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kewgardens/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@kewgardens</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kewgardens" rel="noopener noreferrer">@kewgardens</a>
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNa8wJk6VYIRK78JuDSRnTQ" rel="noopener noreferrer">@kewgardens</a>

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