Charles R: The Making of a Monarch is a 2023 television documentary film of home movies shot by the British royal family of Charles III throughout the seven decades of his life.[1] The film aired on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on 30 April 2023 ahead of Charles's coronation.[1] The programme is narrated by Charles himself, who elaborates on events from his childhood, military service, family life, and public life.[2] The film contains unseen personal moments as well as footage from the 1969 documentary Royal Family, including unseen footage from the out-takes.[3]
The Times, in its own four-star review, said the documentary "struck a nice balance between reverential historical document and chatty home movie", and Charles emerged as "modest, shy, anxious to please".[5]