CHARLES III, THE MAKING OF A MONARCH

The man under the crown

Synopsis

After Queen Elizabeth II's death, Prince Charles, just shy of his 73rd birthday, became King of the United Kingdom.

Ups and downs have marked the life of the Prince of Wales. As a child, he reportedly suffered from his strict boarding-school upbringing, intended to prepare him for his future role as king.

He is also known for his involvement in numerous charities, especially those supporting disadvantaged young people.