中文简介：

本书旨在讲述英国国王查尔斯三世的成长历程，以及他登上王位的过程。故事从他学生时代和青年时期开始，一直到担任祖父的角色，并描述了他作为皇室高级成员对工作的奉献。除此之外，本书还探讨了他长期以来珍视的赞助和激情。读者将会深入了解这个王位背后真正的人物形象。

随着英国国王查尔斯三世于2022年9月8日登上王位，在全球人民急切期待新君主加冕之际，本书出版旨在配合其2023年5月举行加冕典礼。其中介绍了伦敦威斯敏斯特教堂举行壮观加冕仪式的传统和盛况，并展望了查尔斯三世作为国王未来可能承担的角色。

英文简介：

A sumptuous celebration of the life of His Majesty King Charles III, published to coincide with the festivities, traditions and pageantry of his Coronation in May 2023. On 8th September 2022, His Majesty King Charles III, formerly The Prince of Wales, ascended to the throne. As Britain, the Commonwealth and people across the world eagerly await the Coronation of the new monarch, this fascinating account tells the story of the boy born to be King. Follow his journey, from schoolboy and eligible young bachelor to his time in the armed forces, and from the birth of his sons, William and Harry, to his more recent role as grandfather. This captivating chronicle describes his accession to the throne – lived out in the public eye following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II – and recounts his interest in sport, his royal homes and his life with his wife Camilla, who will be crowned alongside him as Queen Consort. Alongside his dedication to his work as a senior member of the Royal Family, the book explores not only his official and ceremonial duties, both in the United Kingdom and overseas, but also the patronages and passions that he has long held so so dear. Giving a taste of the tradition and pageantry to be expected from the spectacular Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, this guide reflects on his previous role as Prince of Wales and looks towards the future in his role as King, giving an insight into the man behind the throne.