Charles R: The Making of a Monarch
| Charles R: The Making of a Monarch | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary film |
| Narrated by | Charles III |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | BBC Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC One |
| Release | 30 April 2023 |
Charles R: The Making of a Monarch is a 2023 television documentary film of
home movies shot by the British royal family of Charles III throughout the seven decades of his life.[1] The film aired on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on 30 April 2023 ahead of Charles's coronation.[1] The programme is narrated by Charles himself, who elaborates on events from his childhood, military service, family life, and public life.[2] The film contains unseen personal moments as well as footage from the 1969 documentary Royal Family, including unseen footage from the out-takes.[3]
The documentary also features an interview with his wife
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and his grandchildren Prince George and Princess Charlotte of Wales.[4]
Reception
The Times, in its own four-star review, said the documentary "struck a nice balance between reverential historical document and chatty home movie", and Charles emerged as "modest, shy, anxious to please".[5]
References
- ^ a b "Charles R: The Making of a Monarch". BBC. 30 April 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ Frost, Caroline. "Charles R: The Making of a Monarch". RadioTimes.com. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ Wylie, Catherine (29 April 2023). "Unseen footage of King Charles spanning 70 years revealed in BBC documentary". The Independent. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ a b Vanderhoof, Erin (1 May 2023). "The BBC Releases Never-Before-Seen Images of Charles as a Grandfather". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ Midgley, Carol (30 April 2023). "Charles R: The Making of a Monarch review — a personal curtain-raiser for the coronation". The Times. Retrieved 1 May 2023.