The King: The Life of Charles III

by Christopher Anderson

" From #1 New York Times bestselling author Christopher Andersen comes a vivid and unsparing yet sympathetic portrait of one of the most complex and enigmatic figures of our Charles, who has taken his place on the throne after being the oldest and longest-serving heir in British history.



Since the day Charles Philip Arthur George was born, he has been groomed to be King. After more than seventy years of waiting, he finally ascends the throne.



The King examines the private life of this historically important and controversial figure, set against the grand, thousand-year sweep of the British monarchy. This richly detailed biography covers it all, from his military training to his marriage to Lady Diana, through their separation and her tragic death to his marriage to Camilla Parker Bowles. In the process, it provides a balanced but fully honest look into the life of the new monarch. This book will tell you what the King—a man who has remained something of an enigma, shrouded in speculation and intrigue—is really like.



The King is the first biography of Charles since he has become monarch and serves as an authoritative chronicle of his life. "

Genres: Nonfiction, British Literature

763 pages, Library Binding

Published March 8, 2023

About the author

Librarian’s note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Reviews

[David Walley · Rating 3 out of 5]

After having a normal life it is hard for me to understand the lives of the privileged. However just as I am totally framed by my upbringing so are they. They all seem incredibly spoilt and petty and the sexual mores of the British royal family always leave me speechless. Their attitude towards their spouses seems callous and uncaring. Also I would never change places with them even for an instant. To go from an active life in the military with real decisions and weapons under one's control, to one spent opening supermarkets and new leisure centres and with only a large pair of scissors to cut the ribbon must be very frustrating. I feel very sorry for the life that King Charles must now live.

[Katherine Thornton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this and have more respect for King Charles. I don’t think he’s the villain everyone has portrayed him to be. I’m a strong believer in there are two sides to every story.

[Doris Viall · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok