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  • New King. New Court. The Inside Story.
  • Written by: Robert Hardman
  • Narrated by: Robert Hardman
  • Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (9 ratings)

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Charles III

Written by: Robert Hardman
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Publisher's Summary

Read by the author, Robert Hardman.

By acclaimed royal biographer and author of Queen of Our Times, Robert Hardman, Charles III is a brilliant account of a tumultuous period in British history, full of intriguing insider detail and the real stories behind the sadness, the dazzling pomp, the challenges and the triumphs as Charles III sets out to make his mark.

How would – or could – he fill the shoes of the record-breaking Elizabeth II? With fresh debates about the monarchy, political upheavals and a steady flow of damning headlines unleashed by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Charles could not afford to put a foot wrong. Hardman draws on unrivalled access to the Royal Family, friends of the King and Queen, key officials and courtiers, plus unpublished royal papers, to chart the transition from those emotionally charged days following the death of the late Queen all through that make or break first year on the throne.

This book also reveals how Charles III is determined to move ahead at speed, the vital role played by Queen Camilla, the King’s relationships with his sons and the rest of his family, his plans for reforming the monarchy and how he is taking his place on the world stage.

Charles III is a fascinating portrait of a hard-working, modern monarch, determined to remain true to himself and to his Queen, to make a difference, to weather the storms – and, what’s more, to enjoy it.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Robert Hardman (P)2023 Macmillan Publishers International Limited
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What the critics say

He did it with Elizabeth II and now he has done it again with Charles III. Robert Hardman is the unsurpassed grand master when it comes to the inside story of the modern monarchy. Full of surprises and glorious detail (Andrew Roberts, author of George III: The Life and Reign of Britain's Most Misunderstood Monarch)
A superb, fascinating account of the new King, his court and the first year of his reign. Elegantly written by the most authoritative of royal historians writing today, it is deeply researched, impeccably sourced and filled with scoops and new details. This is the definitive book (Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The Romanovs)
With impressive access to the royal family, Robert Hardman offers an insider account of the first year of King Charles III’s reign (The Independent)

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Reader excellent. This is a comparison with QEII and her coronation and Charles' interesting but preferred the anecdotes about attitudes better, the love of planting trees my favourite. Think history will be kinder than the tabloids.

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Integrity!

A great account from a credible source. I was glad to hear the truth. Thank you Mr. Hartman for the depth and clarity. A keeper for students of the Royal Family!

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So informative.

Such a good read/listen. I love a book narrated by its own author. So much information that we as the public wouldn’t know despite watching the videos of events. This book is a well documented, historical account of history in the making.

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Most informative

I love how informative about the monarchy is. I'll probably end up listening to it again.

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Good Grief!

If you want the minuscule details of not only the current King's coronation, but also those of his late mother...this is the book for you!

I loathed this book. It would have been more interesting to watch paint dry. The sycophancy was off the charts.


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