Heir to the British throne Prince Charles, who appeared  in the first episode of a documentary on the Carpathian Mountains that will be broadcast by Romanian channel PRO TV on Saturday (May 4 ), will also feature in a third planned episode of the series, which will also be launched this year.  Prince Charles is a regular visitor to Romania's Carpathian Mountain and Transylvania region.

Produced by the Travel Channel and to be translated in 20 languages for broadcast in 119 countries, Wild Carpathia takes viewers on an adventure in Romania's mountains, one of the last true wilderness areas in Europe. The first episode of the program received financing from the European Fund for Nature, while funding for the next two episodes, some EUR 900,000, will come from Romania, according to Maria Grapini, the minister delegate for Tourism, who recently signed the contract.

The second and third episodes of this documentary will feature interviews with Romania's Princess Margareta II and rower Ivan Patzaichin, who will promote Romania. The second episode, also produced by Travel Channel, will be aired internationally in September.  Called Wild Carpathia - From the Mountains To The Sea, the second episode will take viewers on a trip along the Danube, from the Iron Gates to the Danube Delta, presenting places such as the Cozia National Park, the Bucegi Natural Park, Sighisoara and several villages in the Danube Delta. The second episode will be launched in Bucharest on May 29, while in UK, on June 5.

A third episode will focus on the Northern Romania, Maramures and Bucovina, according to co-producer Alasdair Grant. A new interview with Prince Charles will also be included in the third episode.

The documentary looks at the areas wildlife, which includes bears, European Lynx and wolves, as well as the region's long history, including the Dacian ruins from 2,000 years ago. Modern rural life in the area is also featured, with the presenter visiting villages and communities in Transylvania. (trailer below)

Prince Charles has become something of a spokesman internationally for Transylvania. During the interview, the Prince talks about his family connection with the infamous medieval ruler, Vlad Tepes, known to the world as Vlad the Impaler. Prince Charles also speaks of his great interest in Transylvania during the film. He has visited the region for many years for holidays, enjoying the mountain scenery, but he has also taken an interest in local causes and owns several properties in the area. The Prince is well known for his interest in protecting the environment and supporting traditional rural industries.

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