King Charles tops the TV ratings on Christmas Day and Boxing Day as millions tune in to his broadcast and documentary
- The post was most popular on December 25, with 7.84 million people tuning in
Charles has been crowned King of Christmas TV ratings after the documentary about his first year as monarch became the most watched program on Boxing Day.
It comes after his Christmas Day message was the most popular show on December 25, with 7.84 million people tuning in at 3pm.
First broadcast on BBC1, Charles III: The Coronation Year was based on 'unprecedented behind-the-scenes access' to the coronation preparations and was watched by 3.7 million viewers.
It beat Death In Paradise and EastEnders on the same channel and Coronation Street and Vera on ITV to become the most watched show on 26 December.
The programme, written and co-produced by The Mail's Robert Hardman, had exclusive access to the King and Queen Camilla. Insights from family and friends were also shown.
His Christmas Day message was the most popular show on December 25, with 7.84 million people tuning in at 3 p.m.
First broadcast on BBC1, Charles III: The Coronation Year was based on 'unprecedented behind-the-scenes access' to the coronation preparations and was watched by 3.7 million viewers
It beat Death In Paradise and EastEnders on the same channel and Coronation Street and Vera on ITV to become the most watched show on 26 December.
The program marks the first time a team has been given such close access to the Royal Family in the lead-up to such a momentous national event
The programme, narrated by actress Helena Bonham Carter, featured candid moments, including Charles, just before he left for his coronation, waving his velvet and ermine Robe of State and laughing: “I can fly!”
The program marks the first time a crew has been given such close access to the Royal Family ahead of such a momentous national event. Meanwhile, the King's Christmas speech – broadcast on 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 5.29 million viewers and 4.4 million respectively. attracted 73 million viewers. .
In the speech, Charles delivered a message of peace and compassion for a troubled world.
In light of the “tragic conflict” in Gaza and Ukraine, he quoted the Bible to call for “peace on earth and goodwill to all.” He also urged us all to protect the Earth while praising the ways in which communities come together in times of trouble.
Standing near a 'living tree' covered in eco-friendly decorations, which will later be replanted, he said: 'Caring for this creation is the responsibility of people of all religions and of no religion.
'We care for the earth for the sake of our children's children. In my lifetime I have been so happy to see a growing awareness of how we must protect the Earth and our natural world as the one home we all share. I now draw great inspiration from the way so many people recognize this – just like the Christmas story, which tells us that angels first brought the message of hope to the shepherds.
“These were people who simply lived among the other creatures of God. Those who were close to nature had a privilege that night.'
His celebratory broadcast, made this year by ITV, showed footage of environmental events during a state visit to Kenya in November.
The speech was also interwoven with references to his coronation in May and featured plenty of event footage, showing Charles, Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children.