King Charles III [DVD]

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She added: “It is a remarkable time in history and this documentary will offer a unique insight into King Charles and Queen Camilla, and the preparation and planning leading to their coronation – a momentous ceremony watched by millions around the world.” A never-before-seen image released to accompany the announcement shows the King smiling, dressed in a suit and tie with his golden Robe Royal over the top, while sitting in the Coronation Chair during a secret dress rehearsal for the Coronation at Westminster Abbey.

The coronation album will be produced by world-renowned classical record producer, Anna Barry, who has produced over 500 recordings of distinction over 35 years. The 90-minute film, which will be released at Christmas, will offer a “unique perspective” on what it describes as “the inner workings behind a defining moment” that marked a new era in the history of the monarchy. A separate studio recording of Lord Lloyd-Webber's coronation anthem will also be released on May 6, as well as the live recording from the ceremony itself.

She said: “This will be a truly historic recording, capturing a glorious range of music from across centuries and continents, reflecting the world-wide interest in our traditions, covering multiple locations in the wonderful acoustic of Westminster Abbey, and involving an unprecedented technical plan to present the entire experience to the world on the day itself. Her previous work includes the wedding of the then-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011 and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2018.

The documentary covers preparations for the Coronation and the months that followed, including contributions from “key players” in the royal household. It promises unrivalled insights from those directly involved as well as “moments of great poignancy and humour”. ‘Remarkable time in history’ As well as the newly commissioned pieces, the King has personally shaped and selected the musical programme for the service.

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The ceremony will feature a range of musical styles and performers, blending tradition, heritage and ceremony with the new musical voices of today to reflect the King's life-long support of music and the arts. A light rain had been falling over the course of the morning as thousands of people lined up along the procession route, many of them carrying British flags as they cheered and sang before Charles passed in an ornate carriage. Lise Romanoff, CEO/Managing Director of Vision Films shares, "This is an in-depth and complete look at the various facets of King Charles' life many may not know as he takes the throne." Kate Phillips, the director of unscripted for the BBC, said that it had been “a real privilege” to be given such “extraordinary behind-the-scenes access” to the first months of the King’s reign.

Kate Phillips, BBC Director of Unscripted, says: “It’s a real privilege to be given such extraordinary behind the scenes access to the first year of King Charles’ reign. It is a remarkable time in history and this documentary will offer a unique insight into King Charles and Queen Camilla, and the preparation and planning leading to their coronation - a momentous ceremony watched by millions around the world.”

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, otherwise known as The Red Arrows, fly over The Mall during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday. With unrivalled insights from many of those involved, as well as moments of great poignancy and humour, this film gives a unique perspective on the inner workings behind a defining moment which marks a new era in the history of the monarchy. Decca Records, part of Universal Music Group, has previously released multiple commemorative albums including for the Queen Mother's 100th birthday celebrations and Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Although Charles is already King, there must be a Coronation to officially mark the beginning of his reign. CHARLES III: The Coronation Year is made by Oxford Films (1 x 90) for BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The Executive Producer for Oxford Films is Nicolas Kent and the BBC Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Simon Young. It is directed by Ashley Gething, produced by Faye Hamilton and the writer and co-producer is Robert Hardman.

Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle

Tom Lewis and Laura Monks, co-presidents of Decca Records, said: “Coronation services have been taking place since the 11th century. The six orchestral commissions, five choral commissions and one organ commission have been written by world-renowned British composers.