Behind The Scenes: The Coronation of King Charles III

Behind the scenes: The Coronation of King Charles III

For the first time in over 70 years, a new British monarch is about to be crowned. The coronation of King Charles III will be filled with historic pomp and ceremony. But what goes into creating this kind of global, era-defining event? This documentary goes behind the scenes of the coronation to reveal all the preparation, planning and co-ordination required to crown a king.

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