King Charles III Life in Pictures Coronation Special

Celebrating the life of Britain's reigning monarch. On 8 September 2022, King Charles III succeeded to the British throne after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Thanks to her lengthy reign, Charles holds the record for the longest-serving heir apparent and Prince of Wales in British history. He is the first British monarch to be crowned in the 21st century, and his coronation marked the first time that millions of people saw this celebratory and sacred event. Join us in commemorating this historic occasion by reflecting on the most memorable moments in the king's life, from his childhood to the present day.