King Charles III [DVD]

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Physical versions of the album, featuring the entire service and all new commissions, will be available in stores globally from May 15, with a special deluxe collector's CD and vinyl following later in the year. A BBC documentary charting the first year of the King’s reign will include unseen footage of Coronation rehearsals and interviews with members of the Royal family. The six orchestral commissions, five choral commissions and one organ commission have been written by world-renowned British composers. 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. It will be exclusively recorded at Westminster Abbey and released by Decca Records, with an official photograph from the day as the cover art.

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. 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. 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.” 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. As well as the newly commissioned pieces, the King has personally shaped and selected the musical programme for the service.

King Charles III took to the throne on September 8, 2022 and became the new monarch following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. 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. Simon Young, the head of history, factual commissioning, for the BBC, said: “At the heart of this story is a man who is taking on the job that has always awaited him. It promises unrivalled insights from those directly involved as well as “moments of great poignancy and humour”. ‘Remarkable time in history’

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.

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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.” Vision Films is a leading independent sales and VOD aggregator specializing in the licensing, marketing,and distribution of over 800 feature films, documentaries, series from some of the most prolificindependent film producers in the world. Led by Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO WorldwideDistribution, Vision Films releases 2-4 films a month across Theatrical, VOD, DVD, and television platforms. visionfilms.net On the edge of Trafalgar Square, several anti-monarchy protesters from a campaign group called Republic were arrested before the procession as they began unloading printed signs. The London Metropolitan police force announced a "significant operation" in the city center. 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. 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.