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Prince Charles has waited his entire life to ascend to the British throne. But after the Queen’s death, he immediately finds himself wrestling his conscience over a bill to sign into law. With the future of the monarchy under threat, protests on the streets, and his family in disarray, Charles must grapple with his own identity and purpose, to decide whether the British crown has any real power.

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King Charles III
Why Blank Verse?
The cast explores the use of blank verse in King Charles III.
Clip: S2017 | 2:04
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King Charles III
King Charles III: Trailer
See a preview for King Charles III, coming Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 9/8c.
Preview: S2017 | 0:30
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Playing Prince Harry
Actor Richard Goulding on playing Prince Harry.
Clip: S2017 | 1:26
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King Charles III
King Charles III
King Charles III imagines the story of the British monarchy, after the death of the Queen.
Episode: S2017 E1 | 1:29:00
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Scene
See a scene from King Charles III.
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King Charles III
Playing Kate Middleton
Charlotte Riley on playing Kate Middleton.
Clip: S2017 | 1:23
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Playing Prince William
Actor Oliver Chris on playing Prince William.
Clip: S2017 | 1:19
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Tim Pigott-Smith on His Character
Actor Tim Pigott-Smith on his character.
Clip: S2017 | 1:51
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Princess Diana's Ghost
The cast of King Charles III on the appearance of Princess Diana.
Clip: S2017 | 2:16