King Charles III
– Prince Charles' accession to the throne following the Queen's death. When he refuses to sign a contr..
Prince Charles' accession to the throne following the Queen's death. When he refuses to sign a controversial bill into law, political chaos ensues: a constitutional crisis, rioting on the streets and a tank in front of Buckingham Palace.
14 May 2017
Rupert Goold
Mike Bartlett, Mike Bartlett (based on original stage play by)
Tim Pigott-Smith, Oliver Chris, Richard Goulding, Charlotte Riley
A speculative, fictional "what if" scenario based on the controversial play of the same name in which Prince Charles becomes King Charles III following the Queen's death. His scandal-prone family schemes against him, as his controversial political decisions cause constitutional crisis and lead to chaotic riots and army in the streets. Some of the most shocking moments in the story include power-hungry Kate planning to take Charles down, Harry's relationship with a black Republican girlfriend, Camilla slapping her stepson and the ghost of Charles' late wife Princess Diana appearing to her children to give them council.
2 nominations.
BBC