Robert Hardman in Conversation – Charles III

Join us as acclaimed royal biographer and commentator, Robert
Hardman returns to the Festival to talk in conversation about
his latest book – Charles III. Prepare to delve into the fascinating
world of the British monarchy. Charles III is a brilliant and
intimate portrait of the new monarch that draws on unrivalled
access to the Royal Family, their close friends and staff, plus
previously unseen papers from the Royal Archives. With damaging headlines unleashed by the Sussexes, political crises and questions about the future of the monarchy, Charles III had no shortage of challenges when he started his reign. The Royal Family then faced a double blow in 2024 when the King and the Princess of Wales were diagnosed with cancer, the news shocking the nation. The dramatic story is uncovered here, along with the vital role played by Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal and others. From the emotional days following the death of Elizabeth II to the pageantry of the coronation, from the truth about the King’s relationship with Prince William and Prince Harry and the way he has coped with his illness to his first steps on the world stage, Hardman takes us behind the pomp and ceremony to reveal Charles the man as well as the monarch.

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