Producer Larissa Garcia-Baab says, "Our goal with this documentary is to shed light on the life, loves, and many pursuits of the new king." 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.

She said: “This will be a truly historic recording, capturing a glorious range of music from across centuries and continents, reflecting the world-wide interest in our traditions, covering multiple locations in the wonderful acoustic of Westminster Abbey, and involving an unprecedented technical plan to present the entire experience to the world on the day itself. Simon Young, BBC Head of History, Factual Commissioning, says: “At the heart of this story is a man who is taking on the job that has always awaited him. Everyone wants to know how he takes on that challenge. This film captures a behind the scenes view of the King and his coronation the like of which has never been seen before." As well as the newly commissioned pieces, the King has personally shaped and selected the musical programme for the service. King Charles III: The New Monarchy will be available on all major streaming and cable platforms in the US and Canada on May 2, 2023 followed by DVD at major online retailers in June. For more information, please visit imdb.com/KingCharlesIII:TheNewMonarchy Decca has a longstanding and proud association with the British Royal family and we are delighted to be once again making recorded music history together.”

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. 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. Footage posted on social media appeared to show Graham Smith, the chief executive of the group, being arrested by police alongside five other demonstrators wearing T-shirts that read "Not My King." 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.

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. It promises unrivalled insights from those directly involved as well as “moments of great poignancy and humour”. ‘Remarkable time in history’The coronation album will be produced by world-renowned classical record producer, Anna Barry, who has produced over 500 recordings of distinction over 35 years.

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. 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.” The BBC has been granted exclusive access to such “landmark moments” to tell the story of the past 12 months “from the inside looking out”.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.”