King Charles appears in high spirits as he greets Sir David Attenborough at star-studded Ocean world premiere in London
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King Charles appeared to be in very high spirits as he attended the world premiere of Sir David Attenborough's new documentary - Ocean - this evening.
The royal, 76, was suited and booted for the special event and looked dapper in his black tux as he stepped out at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
Charles is known for his love of nature and passion for bringing about conversations about climate change, first speaking about the dangerous effects of plastic pollution on the environment when he was 21 years old in 1970.
In 2023, he famously said that the 'world does not belong to us' at Cop28 in Dubai, adding that his grandchildren, Prince Louis, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie would be living with the effects of our warming planet.
On Tuesday night, Charles was seen greeting people and waving at wellwishers as he made his way down the blue carpet.
The monarch also beamed as he spoke with Sir David while the pair posed for pictures together.
The legendary environmental broadcaster, 98, has his latest documentary which releases on his 99th birthday on Thursday.
The King and Sir David are thought to have a close relationship, as the presenter was also good friends with his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth.
Sir David first met Charles when he was nine years old when he came down to the BBC studios to meet his cockatoo.
David, then in his twenties, was worried that his pet would bite Charles' finger off but he told BBC's The Eve of The Coronation show in 2023: 'All was well and it was a very happy occasion.'
The biologist added: 'He saw very clearly the importance of the natural world right from a small child,' and now the duo are thought to be close pals as they share many common interests.
During tonight's event, Charles also shook hands with those who played a part in the documentary, including filmmaker Alice Aedy and marine ecologist Enric Sala.
The film will delve into how the world's oceans have changed over the course of 100 years, with Sir David noting that there has been a catastrophic decline in life, warning that we are 'almost out of time'.
Speaking about his documentary, Sir David told the BBC: 'After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.'
King Charles joined the long list of glamorous A-listers to attend the event, including Cara and Poppy Delevingne, Penny Lancaster, James Blunt and Geri Halliwell Horner.
The new film is the 'greatest message [Sir David] has ever told', says its producer.
Ocean: With David Attenborough will see David delve further than ever before into the 'most important place on earth' - its waters.
After being significantly damaged by fishing and pollution, the film argues the sea is 'at a crossroads', but 'it can bounce back'.
Toby Nowlan, the movie's producer, said: 'This is not about seeing brand new natural history behaviours. This is the greatest message he's ever told.'
Never-seen-before graphic footage of the damage that bottom trawling - a common fishing practice around the world - has done to the seabed is said to feature in the film.
The pictures will display how the chain that trawlers drag behind them scours the seafloor, forcing the creatures it disturbs into the net behind.
The process also releases huge amounts of carbon dioxide into the sea, something which contributes to global warming.
Sir David will examine inspirational stories of ocean recovery in areas where destructive fishing is banned - such as the Isle of Arran, Scotland and Hawaii.
This comes as King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla had their official Coronation state portraits unveiled at the National Gallery on Tuesday.
Dressed in a castle-themed patterned tie and a smart navy pinstriped suit, Charles made his way up the stairs with trepidation, accompanied by his wife Camilla who wore a scarlet crepe dress by Fiona Clare.
The artwork, by Peter Kuhfeld and Paul S. Benney, was revealed this morning to mark the second anniversary of the crowning of His Majesty at Westminster Abbey on May 6 2023.
In the paintings themselves, Camilla cuts an elegant figure as she wears her Coronation dress by Bruce Oldfield, draped with her robe of state, alongside 'Queen Camilla's crown' - formerly known as Queen Mary's Crown.
Charles, who is royal patron of the National Gallery, is depicted in uniform with the Imperial State Crown and his robe of state.
Mr Kuhfeld said he wanted to paint the King as 'both human and regal' while Mr Benney, who painted the Queen, said he hoped to capture her 'humanity and empathy'.
Now part of The Royal Collection, the portraits were revealed in the Central Hall, followed by the reopening of the refurbished Sainsbury Wing.
Their Majesties fortunately appreciated the artwork, with Camilla, 77, saying 'I just love it' while the King praised the 'wonderful composition' of Peter Kuhfeld's effort.
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