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Prince Charles, William and Harry take on rare engagement as a trio: a night out to watch Sir David Attenborough's new Netflix show

Prince William and Sir David Attenborough in Davos - PA
Prince William and Sir David Attenborough in Davos - PA

The Prince of Wales and his sons, the Duke of Cambridge and Duke of Sussex, are to team up for a rare family outing as a trio, as they attend a Netflix viewing party to lend their support to Sir David Attenborough's new documentary.

The Prince and his two sons will attend the premiere of Netflix's Our Planet at the Natural History Museum on April 4, reflecting their shared interest in environmental issues.

The Duke of Cambridge has already been involved in the show, interviewing Sir David about the environment on stage in Davos in an event which saw clips of nature footage screened.

The event will highlight the topic close to the hearts of all three men, with each of the Princes regularly speaking about their concerns about the future of the planet, plastics and the illegal wildlife trade.

Although they regularly appear together in family events, including the recent Commonwealth Day and Buckingham Palace reception celebrating the 50th anniversary of the investiture of the Prince of Wales, this will be a rare public engagement starring just the Prince Charles, William and Harry.

The Queen with Sir David Attenborough in a documentary about trees - Credit: ITV 
The Queen with Sir David Attenborough in a documentary about trees Credit: ITV

A spokesman said the night would see the princess "continuing to use their unique positions to help highlight the threat of climate change and the multi-generational effort required to maintain our natural environment".

In 2014, they appeared together at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference at Lancaster House, where Prince Charles warned: "There is not a moment to lose if we are to save the species whose loss will not only diminish us all, but also expose their abandoned habitat to ever greater risk of destruction, with dire consequences for humanity."

The Duke of Cambridge has since focused on the illegal wildlife trade, speaking, writing and holding meetings to combat the global problem of the continued sale of ivory.

Prince Philip and Sir David Attenborough meet at a 2015 screening of a TV series on the Great Barrier Reef - Credit: Getty
Prince Philip and Sir David Attenborough meet at a 2015 screening of a TV series on the Great Barrier Reef Credit: Getty

The Duke of Sussex has recently turned his sights to the environment more broadly, imploring young people to save the planet.

In a speech made during his tour of Australia, he acknowledged the dedication of the Prince of Wales's campaigns on plastics and climate change.

"My father and others have been speaking about the environment for decades - not basing it on fallacy or new-age hypothesis, but rooted in science and facts, and the sobering awareness of our environmental vulnerability," the duke said.

The Duchess of Cambridge with Sir David Attenborough at the Natural History Museum in 2017 - Credit: PA
The Duchess of Cambridge with Sir David Attenborough at the Natural History Museum in 2017 Credit: PA

"And while those speeches would sometimes fall on deaf ears, he and others were unrelenting in their commitment to preserve the most valuable resource we have – our planet."

It will not be the first time senior members of the Royal Family support the work of Sir David.

His working relationship with the Queen dates back decades, recently culminating in a documentary about trees. The Duke of Edinburgh supported his 2015 programme about the Great Barrier Reef, while the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have attended screenings of his documentaries at the Natural History Museum.

In an on-stage interview at Davos, the Duke of Cambridge and Sir David highlighted the environmental issues facing this generation as showcased in Our Planet.

"Care for the natural world," Sir David told an audience. "Not only care for the natural world but treat it with a degree of respect and reverence."