Charles R: The Making of a Monarch(2023)
Charles R: The Making of a Monarch Synopsis
This is the story of how a prince became a king, a revealing portrait of our new monarch across the seven decades he spent as heir to the throne. It’s a journey from cradle to crown told almost solely in his own words, from film and television recordings to private home movies and featuring a wealth of material, some of which has never been seen before. As well as drawing on home movies from the Royal Collection, the film-makers were given exclusive access to sequences featuring the prince, shot for the landmark 1969 film Royal Family, including private unseen moments.
Charles R: The Making of a Monarch (2023) is a documentary film directed by Tim Kirby, released on April 30, 2023 with a runtime of 59m. It stars King Charles III of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and William, Prince of Wales. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Tim Kirby
- Production:
- BBC Studios
- Status:
- Released
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[BBC Promo] Charles R: The Making of a Monarch
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The beginnings of The Prince's Trust | Charles R: The Making Of A Monarch - BBC
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The earliest memories of King Charles III - BBC
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Charles R: The Making of a Monarch Cast & Crew
Main cast
King Charles III of the United Kingdom
as Self (archive footage)
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
as Self (archive footage)
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
as Self (archive footage)
William, Prince of Wales
as Self (archive footage)
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
as Self (archive footage)
Princess Margaret
as Self (archive footage)
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Tim Kirby.
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Charles R: The Making of a Monarch – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Charles R: The Making of a Monarch online?
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Charles R: The Making of a Monarch (2023) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Charles R: The Making of a Monarch?
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The main cast of Charles R: The Making of a Monarch (2023) includes King Charles III of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, William, Prince of Wales and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. The film was directed by Tim Kirby. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Charles R: The Making of a Monarch released?
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Charles R: The Making of a Monarch was released on April 30, 2023 and runs for 59m.
Is Charles R: The Making of a Monarch worth watching?
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Charles R: The Making of a Monarch (2023) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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