After a lifetime of waiting, Prince Charles ascends the throne. But how to rule? Mike Bartlett’s controversial play explores the people beneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of democracy, and the conscience of Britain’s royal family. This special edition includes a foreword by journalist and broadcaster Jon Snow, an afterword by the playwright, and an essay about the original production.
After a lifetime of waiting, Prince Charles ascends the throne. But how to rule? Mike Bartlett’s controversial play explores the people beneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of democracy, and the conscience of Britain’s royal family. This special edition includes a foreword by journalist and broadcaster Jon Snow, an afterword by the playwright, and an essay about the original production.