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Born to Rule: When Charles is King

Join NBC's Keir Simmons as he speaks with royal insiders and journalists to talk about Prince Charles as he prepares to become king.

Episodes

Power & the Palace

What happens when Prince Charles takes on maintaining the monarchy’s public image… the one he’s been accused of tarnishing over the years?
Prince Charles
Prince Charles

Whatever 'In Love' Means

In 1981, the world watched as Prince Charles married the perfect royal bride: Lady Diana Spencer. But the fairytale didn’t last long.
In memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, who was killed in an automobile accident in Paris, France on August 31, 1997.
In memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, who was killed in an automobile accident in Paris, France on August 31, 1997.

The Prince Who Talked to Flowers

Many of the prince’s ideas, at first quickly dismissed, have turned out to be prescient. We’re taking a deeper look at this complex man.
Prince Charles Wearing a Gown
Prince Charles Wearing a Gown

The End of Empire

Prince Charles has waited longer than any heir presumptive in British history to ascend the throne. As his moment nears, so does widespread apprehension.
Trooping The Colour 2017
Trooping The Colour 2017

More royal stories

Buckingham Palace promotes strawberry jam days after Meghan Markle releases hers

The palace recently released a video advertising its own strawberry preserves.

Charles and Camilla: A timeline of the king and queen's relationship

The king and queen, who wed in 2005, have known each other for more than 50 years.
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the Braemar Highland Gathering
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the Braemar Highland Gathering

Who is next in line to the throne after King Charles III?

Changes to succession rules and the birth of new family members have made it harder to keep track. 
The Prince Of Wales And The Duchess Of Cornwall Attend The Battle Of Britain 81st Anniversary Service Of Thanksgiving And Rededication
The Prince Of Wales And The Duchess Of Cornwall Attend The Battle Of Britain 81st Anniversary Service Of Thanksgiving And Rededication

William and George have a father-son day watching soccer amid Kate’s cancer treatment

In revealing her cancer diagnosis, Princess Kate shared that she is taking the time to "explain everything" to children George, Charlotte and Louis.
Aston Villa v Lille OSC: Quarter-final First Leg - UEFA Europa Conference League 2023/24
Aston Villa v Lille OSC: Quarter-final First Leg - UEFA Europa Conference League 2023/24

Meghan Markle is returning to Netflix with two new shows. What to expect

The first series will “celebrate the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship,” per an official description.
Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 - Day 6
Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 - Day 6

How the cast of 'Scoop' compares to the real people, including Rufus Sewell as Prince Andrew

The Netflix movie chronicles the real story of Prince Andrew's 2019 interview with BBC about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew

The true story behind Netflix's ‘Scoop,’ about Prince Andrew’s explosive BBC interview

The new film dramatizes the Duke of York's disastrous 2019 interview about his ties to alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and accusations of sexual misconduct.
"Scoop."
"Scoop."
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