A sumptuous celebration of the life of His Majesty King Charles III, published to coincide with the festivities, traditions and pageantry of his Coronation in May 2023.
On 8th September 2022, His Majesty King Charles III, formerly The Prince of Wales, ascended to the throne. As Britain, the Commonwealth and people across the world eagerly await the Coronation of the new monarch, this fascinating account tells the story of the boy born to be King.
Follow his journey, from schoolboy and eligible young bachelor to his time in the armed forces, and from the birth of his sons, William and Harry, to his more recent role as grandfather. This captivating chronicle describes his accession to the throne – lived out in the public eye following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II – and recounts his interest in sport, his royal homes and his life with his wife Camilla, who will be crowned alongside him as Queen Consort. Alongside his dedication to his work as a senior member of the Royal Family, the book explores not only his official and ceremonial duties, both in the United Kingdom and overseas, but also the patronages and passions that he has long held so so dear.
Giving a taste of the tradition and pageantry to be expected from the spectacular Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, this guide reflects on his previous role as Prince of Wales and looks towards the future in his role as King, giving an insight into the man behind the throne.
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King Charles’ III Timeline 6
God Save The King 8
A Future King is Born 14
A Royal Upbringing 18
Schooldays 22
Close Relations 26
University Years 30
Becoming Prince of Wales 34
A Career in the Armed Forces 38
A Young Royal Ambassador 42
Sports and Pastimes 46
An Eligible Bachelor 52
Diana, Princess of Wales 58
Prince William 62
Prince Harry 66
Camilla, Queen Consort 70
A Proud Grandfather 74
Patronages and Passions 78
Homes Fit for a King 82
Royal Duties 86
The Accession 90
‘My Dear Mother, the Late Queen 96
Coronation Traditions and Pageantry 102
Heirs to the Throne 106
The Order of Succession 110
Acknowledgements 112
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Gill Knappett is an author with a wealth of experience in writing about Royal Family and the history of British Royalty. She is the author of The Crown’s Royal Britain, The Princess of Cambridge and The History of Royal Britain in 100 Objects. For over 20 years she has worked on numerous Pitkin guidebooks, specialising in royal titles and many of Britain’s best-loved places to visit.
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