A recent documentary which features prince Charles of Wales, a descendent of Vlad the Impaler, puts Romania center stage. The film, called 'Wild Carpathia', will be broadcasted by Travel Channel in UK on October 30.

Charlie Ottley (in picture, up) ventures into the little known mountains and forests of Carpathia. “Home to bears, wolves and the elusive lynx, this is perhaps the last great wilderness in Europe, seen as never before,” according to its creators.

In his quest to find remote villages, cross mountains and spot bears in the wild, Charlie meets a range of colourful characters including shepherds, artists, eco-warriors, craftsmen, trackers, even a Count. Charlie also meets HRH Prince Charles to find out why he has a special interest in the area (in picture, left). Wild Carpathia captures the fragile majesty of a unique eco-system and show why it deserves to be preserved in all its glory for the benefit of future generations.

Prince Charles of Wales, who owns several restored properties in Transylvania, says his genealogical tree shows he's a descendent of Vlad the Impaler, so he has “a bit of a stake in the country," he says during the documentary.

Watch the trailer below.

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