Robert Hardman

This was a really interesting book about the early days of the reign of King Charles III. Beginning with Queen Elizabeth II's death at Balmoral, we see the evolution of change between reigns. Robert Hardman had a significant amount of access to the new monarch and some of the key players in his court. Since the author also wrote and produced the television special "Charles III: The Year of the Coronation", this book is best read in tandem with watching that program.

There is a lot to digest in this book. The planning and execution of QEII's funeral, the planning and execution of the coronation, the way the King's charitable interests have had to take a bit of a shift since his accession, and also the differences between the King and his heir, William.

If you are at all interested in the inner workings of the monarchy, this book is for you.… (altro)

The Making of a King by Robert Hardman is an interesting memoir of a prince who is coronated as a modern king. The book takes us to the unseen and unheard truths of a monarch. Although most of the details were already out in the media, it was still something unique. For me, the most interesting part was Harry and Megan's marriage and their book and show releases, which shook the whole monarchy. While listening to the audio, I felt that it is really not easy for a person to assume such a big responsibility, and that too when he is mourning his mother's death.
There is a part in the book where Charles III is acknowledged as a king for the very first time. It really gave me goosebumps. People may say a lot of things, but they don't know that with the crown comes great responsibility. The only thing that was a bit off for me was that the storyline got a bit monotonous after a few chapters. Definitely, I will give the book 4 stars.… (altro)