Being the King

By: The Telegraph
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  • For the first time in 70 years, the United Kingdom and the world are preparing for the coronation of a British monarch. But what do we know about the role, function and character of our new King? Join Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer as he speaks to those who can give a glimpse of Charles III: friends, former staff, and our own royal reporters and writers.


    The series will explore three arenas:

    The King and his crown; how a Prince of Wales who spoke his mind becomes a King who cannot.

    The King and the world; how the King takes on the role as the UK's figurehead and leading ambassador, and what he can do for the country in its international relationships and in his role as head of the Commonwealth.

    The King and his people; will the King bring a new style to the monarchy when it comes to relating to his people?


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  • The King and the world

    The King and the world
    May 4 2023

    In this second episode, Simon Heffer and guests discuss the King’s role as the United Kingdom’s figurehead in the world.

    How he is our leading ambassador, and what good he can do for the country in its international relationships and in his role as head of the Commonwealth?


    Read more: www.telegraph.co.uk/beingtheking|

    Get in touch: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk

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    26 mins
  • The King and his people

    The King and his people
    May 4 2023

    In this discussion, Simon Heffer and guests look at how our new King relates to his people.

    How he operated as Prince of Wales, whether he will bring a new style to the monarchy, and what influence Queen Camilla has had, and continues to have, on the King.


    Read more: www.telegraph.co.uk/beingtheking|

    Get in touch: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |

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    34 mins
  • The King and his crown

    The King and his crown
    May 4 2023

    In this episode, Simon Heffer explores what it means for the King to be a constitutional monarch.

    For decades we had a Prince of Wales who spoke his mind, notably on questions such as the environment, architecture and opportunities for young people. Now the only opinions he can voice in public are those of his Government. He appears to have adapted superbly: but might it sometimes be a struggle? And how can he assert his influence?


    Read more: www.telegraph.co.uk/beingtheking|

    Get in touch: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk

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    27 mins

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