Proclamation of Charles III as King and the Coronation Coverage
RTVE plans an extensive broadcast to mark the coronation of Charles III as King of the United Kingdom, scheduled for Saturday, May 6. The public network will present this historic moment with a special live program that details the ascent to the throne, reflecting on the long arc from Queen Elizabeth II’s reign beginning in 1953 to the present day seven decades later. The event forms a pivotal chapter in contemporary royal history and national ceremony alike.
Special News will begin on La 1 and Canal 24 Horas on Saturday at 11:00 a.m., offering official updates supported by a London-based team including reporter correspondents and a roster of expert analysts. The coverage will be anchored by Carlos Franganillo and Anna Bosch, accompanied by a team of correspondents and special envoys who will relay developments from the scene in London and provide context for viewers at home. This team will include a London bureau presence, ensuring timely, accurate reporting as events unfold on the day of accession.
British commentators and a seasoned journalist will join the set, contributing analysis and live impressions. The team will also present an interview with the British ambassador to Spain, joining the broadcast to offer diplomatic perspectives on the accession and its implications for both nations.
La 24 Horas will dedicate substantial air time to the coronation, including live signals, interviews, and updates from the special envoy. The coverage will involve a detailed minute by minute narration intended to help viewers follow the ceremonial sequence and the broader significance of the day.
In addition to the live programming, the RTVE website and RTVE Play will stream the event, complemented by social network updates. The newsroom of RTVE Noticias will offer a dynamic, real time narrative and a curated, interactive report that compares the 1953 coronation of Elizabeth II with this present royal milestone.
Alongside live specials, a documentary titled Carlos III, Year I will air as part of TD 2 that week. The program, produced by Anna Bosch and Teresa Mora, examines the challenges facing the new monarch in a country attentive to its constitutional and social fabric. A later Sunday feature, Open Trial, will broadcast highlights from the historic event on La 1, offering viewers a compact retrospective of the day’s key moments.
Monographic Coverage: The Heart of the Moment
Current affairs programs will accompany the day with live links from reporters traveling to London and expert analysis. The schedule includes segments titled Time of One and Speak Freely, which will provide candid commentary as events unfold. The coverage aims to capture the gravity and immediacy of the moment while maintaining accessibility for a broad audience.
Additionally, a special Sunday edition will include printed monographs and in-depth features with live London connections, comprehensive reports, expert commentaries, and a final wrap of the day’s events.
Connecting the King and the Public
La 2 will feature ongoing reports and documentaries that illuminate Charles III as a public figure. A prominent television documentary titled Carlos III, the Patient King offers a portrait that traces his life from early years through personal hardships to his public acts of service. The program explores his enduring affection for Camilla and his advocacy on environmental and social causes, portraying a leader who seeks to unite tradition with modernity.
On the accession day, Saturday the 6th, La 2 will air two documentaries at 20:10: George VI, Brother, Husband, King and Isabel and Felipe, Love and Duty. An expanded version of the front page feature Charles III, Year I is slated for Tuesday the 9th, providing a deeper look at the initial year of his reign. Reference to these broadcasts helps viewers understand the evolution of the monarchy and its role in contemporary society.