King Charles tops the TV rankings on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
- Message was hottest on December 25, with 7.84million folks tuning in
Charles has been topped King of Christmas TV rankings after the documentary about his first yr as monarch was probably the most watched programme on Boxing Day.
It comes after his Christmas Day message was the most well-liked present on December 25, with 7.84million folks tuning in at 3pm.
Charles III: The Coronation Year, airing for the primary time on BBC1, was based mostly on ‘unprecedented behind the scenes access’ to the preparations for the Coronation and was watched by 3.7million viewers.
It beat the likes of Death In Paradise and EastEnders on the identical channel and Coronation Street and Vera on ITV to change into probably the most watched present on December 26.
The programme, written and co-produced by the Mail’s Robert Hardman, had unique entry to the King and Queen Camilla. It additionally featured insights from household and associates.
His Christmas Day message was the most well-liked present on December 25, with 7.84million folks tuning in at 3pm
Charles III: The Coronation Year, airing for the primary time on BBC1, was based mostly on ‘unprecedented behind the scenes access’ to the preparations for the Coronation and was watched by 3.7million viewers
It beat the likes of Death In Paradise and EastEnders on the identical channel and Coronation Street and Vera on ITV to change into probably the most watched present on December 26
The programme is the primary time a crew has been given such shut entry to the Royal Family within the build-up to such a momentous nationwide occasion
Narrated by actress Helena Bonham Carter, the programme featured candid moments together with Charles, moments earlier than leaving for his Coronation, flapping his velvet and ermine Robe of State and laughing: ‘I can fly!’
The programme is the primary time a crew has been given such shut entry to the Royal Family within the build-up to such a momentous nationwide occasion. Meanwhile, the King’s Christmas speech – broadcast throughout BBC1, BBC2, ITV, ITV+1, ITV3, Sky News and GB News – beat the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special and Doctor Who on BBC1, which attracted 5.29million viewers, and 4.73million respectively.
In the speech, Charles delivered a message of peace and compassion for a troubled world.
In the face of ‘tragic conflict’ in Gaza and Ukraine, he quoted the Bible to name for ‘peace on Earth and goodwill to all’. He additionally urged us all to guard the Earth whereas hailing the methods communities come collectively in instances of hassle.
Standing by a ‘living tree’ lined with environmentally-friendly decorations, and which is able to later be replanted, he stated: ‘To care for this creation is a responsibility owned by people of all faiths and of none.
‘We care for the Earth for the sake of our children’s youngsters. During my lifetime I’ve been so happy to see a rising consciousness of how we should defend the Earth and our pure world because the one dwelling which all of us share. I discover nice inspiration now from the way in which so many individuals recognise this – as does the Christmas story, which tells us that angels introduced the message of hope first to shepherds.
‘These were people who lived simply amongst others of God’s creatures. Those near nature had been privileged that night time.’
His festive broadcast, made this yr by ITV, featured footage from environmental occasions throughout a state go to to Kenya in November.
The speech was additionally woven with references to his coronation in May and occasion footage featured closely, exhibiting Charles, Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three youngsters.
