The earliest memories of King Charles III - BBC

Charles R: The Making Of A Monarch

The story of how a prince became a king. An intimate portrait of HM King Charles told in his own words from across the decades and featuring rare and unseen archive footage.

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[FriskDreemurrOfBiggCityPort]

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He said "mummy"! That was so adorable! Charles definitely loved his mother. 🥹

[sapphire]

He might not have seen much of his parents as a young child, but he was blessed with grandparents who adored him.

[marjanp]

I feel sorry thinking how much he missed his mummy when she was thousands of miles away. Prince or not, a child always wants its parents around.

[meowththatsright]

His voice is so calming, he can word as a voice actor for some characters or even history teacher

[erpollock]

That little Charles tried to reach his mother, miles away, on the telephone, is sad and touching. His narration of these scenes brings out his natural sensitivity. His interest in gardening was formed at an early age.

[veronicaoliveiro]

King Charles III’s voice is so beautiful as he aged.

[maryskinner]

You can Google & YouTube the royal family to watch old videos of them. People like to say Charles is soft but they don’t understand he was beaten as a school boy just because he was born into the royal family. Charles was very shy & was easy Pickens for the bully’s. He found solace in sports ( although the other kids used him for a punching bag ) , reading & gardening. I think that’s why he’s so calm as he avoids conflict. He knows firsthand how it is to be viewed as different. He at least has a loving family.

[carmelhelen]

Now I understand his love for the garden and the earth, I have griwn to admire the King, we all have a story, as we get to know yours, it makes one realize you to are only human, Well done King Charles, ❤❤❤ New Zealand

[truepenny]

That’s really so beautiful - and very generous. He could have been angry or bitter his mom spent so much time away from him. Instead, he knew it wasn’t what she wanted to do exactly, either! His younger son could learn a lot from this magnanimity snd circumspection.

[courtheath]

I think we have been too hard on His Majesty the King. I can’t imagine how his childhood affected him. The lifestyle at the time he was born was rather “hands off”. He obviously loves HRH The Queen Consort. He was forced to do a lot of things we common people were not and seemed to have little choice about life decisions. I think he has finally come into his own. I wish him long life. God save the King.

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This is absolutely precious. It doesn’t matter who you are. The bond between mother and child is irreplaceable.

[christine]

God bless King Charles. He never complained and never hated his family. Instead, he feels sorry for her mom Who lost her father and had to become Queen, which she didn't expect so Early.

[cdelorenzo]

Sooo sweet! ADORABLE! His Grandpa really loved him! 🥁 ❤️

[soussitalabelle]

Life flees by so quick 😢one day we will meet our beloved family again .happiness is incomplete without them 😢

[ithacacomments]

I am 73.
My parents never took any photographs of my childhood.
No birthdays.
No graduations.
No weddings.
We had school pictures.
Thankfully, our grandfather and other relatives and friends took pictures of our milestones.

[Sonyag]

Thank goodness for this coverage. It's about time the focus is on the king.

[lisarussell]

Nice to see him with his grandparents.

[randomvintagefilm]

Imagine being King Charles' age and having perfect color home videos of your family!

[Shakespearelover]

Wonderful footage! I love hearing King Charles talk! His voice is like royal velvet!!

[NiVi]

"I remember trying to talk on the telephone when she was ... miles away!" 😔