A review by booksrockcal
The Making of a king. King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy by Robert Hardman

hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0

Absolutely loved this book on King Charles.  I expected more of a comprehensive biography but it was even better- it was a portrait of the King from the period of time just before the Queen’s death through his Coronation. Hardman explores the monarch’s death and funeral and the King’s Coronation preparation from all angles, including comparing it with past coronations and state funerals. Hardman had access to many family members and others close to the Royal family and this book includes many unknown details. King Charles’s character, background, and interests shine through and are compared with others in the family. His education, interest in books and the life of the mind, his knowledge and love of classical music, and his long standing interest in environmentalism and sustainability stand out in this book. Although he is the oldest person to ever be crowned king, Hardman emphasizes that King Charles’s reign promises to be interesting and to include elements of tradition as well as his own interests. A highly readable and interesting book.