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By Marty Brown
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British documentary features young environmental activists.
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Prince William: A Planet for Us All
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What's the Story?
PRINCE WILLIAM: A PLANET FOR US ALL follows Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, as he travels throughout Britain and Africa. An advocate for environmental issues and preserving nature, Prince William visits activists that have been making positive changes in their communities, from a group of school children who have created an insect preserve called Bug-ingham Palace to activists working to stop poachers from killing rhinos for their horns.
Is It Any Good?
Reminders that small changes can have a major impact are always welcome. Prince William: A Planet for Us All is a straightforward documentary about people taking ambitious but achievable steps to preserve nature in their local communities. There's a specific focus on young children educating themselves about nature and becoming local activists for positive change, like Caillin and Maia Patterson, sisters who founded the Ullapool Sea Savers to help preserve the local coastline. Prince William seems to be drawing from a breadth of knowledge, and has an easy way of putting tiny aspects of nature into larger contexts. All in all, A Planet for Us All is a gentle reminder that activism can begin in small, practical ways.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Prince William. Who is Prince William? Why is he an important advocate for environmental issues? How does he advocate for change?
Why do Prince William and the others featured here feel so strongly about preserving nature? What has drawn them to these specific causes?
What are some positive steps outlined for preserving nature in A Planet for Us All? What are some of the things that environmentalists are doing to make positive change? How can those small changes have a large impact?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 14, 2021
- Cast : Prince William , Kate Middleton
- Network : Discovery Channel
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : Activism , Animals ( Bugs , Ocean Creatures , Wild Animals ) , STEM
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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