King Charles is said to be keen to give his estranged son Prince Harry another chance to redeem himself but there seems to be just one major problem that is preventing it from happening.
05.01.2024 - 11:03 / deadline.com
The BBC has received almost 900 complaints about a documentary that follows King Charles III in his first year on the throne.
The corporation revealed in its fortnightly complaints report that Charles III: The Coronation Year was the subject of 897 complaints from people who felt it showed “bias in favor of the monarchy.”
The 90-minute special was produced by Oxford Films and premiered on December 26. It included behind-the-scenes footage of the King, including him joking about having “sausage fingers” with his son Prince William during rehearsals for the Coronation.
It is not uncommon for the BBC to get complaints from viewers who feel that its royal output is not impartial. The corporation received a record 109,741 complaints over its wall-to-wall coverage of Prince Philip’s death in 2021.
In a statement, the BBC defended Charles III: The Coronation Year, making clear that it retained editorial control over the documentary and reflected republican voices in wider coverage of the Coronation.
“Charles III: The Coronation Year is a one-off observational documentary that covers a period of historical significance when the King took on new duties and prepared for the first Coronation in this country for 70 years. It has unique access and captures personal moments as the King adapts to his new role. Editorial control is retained by the BBC,” the BBC said.
“The BBC seeks to reflect a range of viewpoints in news and current affairs coverage of the monarchy. Earlier in 2023, when documenting the Coronation, Panorama on BBC One examined the structures and finances that surround the Royal Family and featured a newly commissioned poll about attitudes to the monarchy. On Radio 4, the Today programme had a debate on whether the
King Charles is said to be keen to give his estranged son Prince Harry another chance to redeem himself but there seems to be just one major problem that is preventing it from happening.
Prince William was very "insistent" on one thing when it came to his father King Charles III's historical Coronation and his demand involved his mother-in-law Carole Middleton, according to a new royal book.
The late Queen's cheeky side was often hidden, but those close to her have shared stories of her quick wit and funny remarks behind the scenes. One person who got to see this playful side was former Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a private meeting. In Robert Hardman's book, Charles III: New King, New Court.The Inside Story, it's revealed that Boris once told the Queen about a dream where he was late for a meeting with her.
A new official portrait has been unveiled of King Charles III, ready to hang in public buildings across the UK as part of a controversial £8 million Government-funded scheme. Charles, 75, is pictured in full regalia inside Windsor Castle wearing his Royal Navy uniform as an Admiral of the Fleet and an abundance of official medals and decorations.The monarch was captured last year by photographer Hugo Burnand, who also took the King and Queen Camilla's coronation portraits and their 2005 wedding photos.
A brand new biography charting King Charles ' life and the first year of his reign as he took to the throne has been causing some controversy as royal expert and historian Robert Hardman says he has "unrivalled access" to Royal sources.
Sarah Ferguson was 'grateful' to be part of the Royal Family's Christmas getaway at Sandringham as she joined other senior members of the Firm for the first time in 30 years outside St Mary Magdalene Church on Christmas Day.
stepping down as her county’s monarch, handing over the reigns to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. In the week since, many people have speculated that King Charles, 75, could soon do the same — but one expert said it’s simply not happening.
Back in January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the very public decision to step down as senior royals.The couple, who had married in a lavish ceremony only two years earlier, released a statement revealing that they intended to split their time between the UK and North America. "After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution," the couple shared.
a YouTube video.“She tried to set up a meeting with him, she sent him a letter and wanted a one-to-one to explain exactly the problems she’s encountered ever since becoming a member of the British monarchy.”Sean this week claimed that the “Suits” alum is “furious” that she and Harry get scrutinized for partaking in interviews and publicized projects, while other members of the royal family, such as Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, receive no backlash for doing the same.“The thing that really riles Meghan is that Fergie pops up on things like the ITV daytime show ‘This Morning,’ ‘Loose Women’ and billing herself as the Duchess of York, selling books and possibly doing adverts all under the Royal Family,” Sean said.“Meghan and Harry seemingly don’t understand why it’s a different rule for her.”The Sussexes stepped down as senior members of the royal family in 2020 and moved across the pond for good.Since their transatlantic move, the pair have detailed their struggles with royal life in a series of projects, including Harry’s bombshell memoir, “Spare,” their sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey, and their Netflix doc, “Harry & Meghan.”The pair, who wed in 2018, have been heavily criticized for sharing private details of their relationships with royal family members.Still, the Sussexes may make a return to the royal fold, according to royal biographer and expert Tom Quinn, who says there’s just one stipulation that stands in the way of that.“I think it’s possible that Meghan could return but I think she would physically have to live in England and she would have to, very quietly, start to do the things that the royal family does best,” Quinn told the Daily Express last month.“I don’t think she could come back if she
revealed in her New Year’s speech on Dec. 31 that she would be stepping down on Jan.
The Mirror. However, the scribe believes Harry and Markle will make a more concerted effort with the King in 2024.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly "furious" following a Christmas snub from the Royal Family, leaving them certain they wanted to go on their "own path".
The Royal Family owns homes, castles and palaces all over the country with many of them being bought with private funds. While events such as Easter are spent at Windsor Castle, Christmas is typically enjoyed at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. Last year's festive period was a huge step forward for more reasons than one.
A moment from Christmas in 2019 was said to have convinced Prince Harry and Meghan Markle that the "entire institution" was against them during their time working in the Royal Family due to an "unspoken code". While there were a number of causes which ultimately contributed to their departure, it has been said that one key moment was the "final straw" and "tipped them over the edge" to step back from their roles within The Firm.
“Charles III: The Coronation Year,” which aired on Dec. 26, Elliot gave her take on the royal couple’s marriage, calling her sister the king’s “rock.”“She’s somebody who is completely loyal and she isn’t somebody who has huge highs and lows,” the Queen’s sister said.
King Charles has reportedly adopted Prince Harry's role of jokester this year over the Christmas period.
After two days of eating and drinking in lavish style, Boxing Day is when many of the royals get up early, pull on their waxed Barbour jackets and wellington boots, and load their guns for a day of shooting on the 20,000-acre Sandringham estate. Although for many of us the day is about strolling off the excesses, playing games and snuggling in front of the TV, senior members of the family are expected to join the hunt for plump pheasants or grouse.
The King has praised the “selfless army” of volunteers serving communities across the country in his Christmas broadcast.
public service Monday in a Christmas message that he connected to the health of the planet and wars that are raging.In a prerecorded video shot with him standing beside a Christmas tree in Buckingham Palace, the king spoke of the message of Jesus’ life in serving those less fortunate as he honored the “selfless army” that forms the “backbone of our society” helping others.“My heart has been warmed by countless examples of the imaginative ways in which people are caring for one another, going the extra mile to help those around them simply because they know it is the right thing to do,” he said.It was the king’s second Christmas speech since he ascended the throne after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died in September 2022, but the first since his coronation in May when he was officially crowned in a medieval ceremony rich in pageantry and pomp.Charles, who has long campaigned for environmental causes and recently told foreign leaders at the COP28 Climate Meeting that achieving climate goals remain “dreadfully far off track,” said he was encouraged to see awareness growing of the need to protect the earth.“To care for this creation is the responsibility owned by people of all faiths and of none,” he said. “We care for the earth for the sake of our children’s children.”In his own gesture towards sustainability, the evergreen next to him was bedecked in natural decorations made from wood, dried oranges, pinecones and paper.
The royal family marked Christmas Day by attending the traditional festive church service on the King’s Sandringham estate.