King Charles’s has been relishing his time on the throne – despite often working late into the night.
His first calendar year as monarch is coming to an end, and it has been quite an eventful one. It is explored in BBC documentary, Charles III: The Coronation Year, which takes us back to the beginning with a behind-the-scenes look.
Royal expert Ingrid Seward talked to GB News about the hour-long program, commenting: “I thought it was excellent. It was really interesting to see behind-the scenes.”
Seward’s biggest takeaway was how relaxed Charles appeared, and she feels it’s because he’d been waiting for this day most of his life. She noted: “I thought King Charles appeared to relish his role.”
Even so, it doesn’t come easy, with Charles, 75, working “beyond midnight most nights,” says Seward.
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Seward talked about the historic transition from Prince to King. She said: “He seems to be almost a different person. I mean, I know that it’s very, very, very hard work, and they emphasize that, he works beyond midnight most nights.
“It’s quite hard for someone of his age, but he has huge energy.
“But, he relishes this role. It’s what he’s been waiting for most of his life.”
The documentary, which aired on Boxing Day, includes preparations for the Coronation, from resting the crowns, to the numerous rehearsals. In addition to members of the Royal Family, contributors included bishops, the gospel choir and embroiders.
The official description reads: “With exclusive access, the cameras follow King Charles III and Queen Camilla through landmark moments of the first year of their reign, as they embrace their new roles and carry out their work and duties. Filmed as Buckingham Palace prepares for, delivers, and celebrates the first Coronation in 70 years, and in the months that followed, this historic documentary features contributions from members of the Royal Family and key players in The King and Queen’s Household.”
It wasn’t just Seward who were impressed, with The Guardian’s Anita Singh, writing “The King and Queen, to their credit, try to put everyone at ease.”
