--- product_id: 27517677 title: "King Charles III" brand: "mike bartlett" price: "148 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/27517677-king-charles-iii store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # King Charles III **Brand:** mike bartlett **Price:** 148 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** King Charles III by mike bartlett - **How much does it cost?** 148 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/27517677-king-charles-iii) ## Best For - mike bartlett enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mike bartlett brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![King Charles III - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Ftz4kJhrL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Uneasy Lies The Head That Wears The Crown. . ." *by J***D on Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2017* This is the script of Mike Bartlett's "King Charles III", subtitled " A Future History Play." Written in blank verse, the play has a Shakespearean tone which well befits the title I chose for my review. In less than two hours, Mike Bartlett's play brilliantly depicts not only the issues facing a monarch and his family ruling a twenty-first century democratic nation, but many of the challenges facing that nation as well.It is the near future. Queen Elizabeth II has died after a reign so lengthy that few of her subjects can recall a time when she was not their Head of State. The new King Charles III, a man in his seventies who has spent his entire life waiting for this moment, must now decide what he is to make of his new status. At his side are his wife Camilla, his son and heir William with his wife Kate, and his younger son Harry.It is a momentous time for the new King and his nation. The Prime Minister, Mr. Evans, has carefully shepherded through the House of Commons a new law intended to crack down on the press and put a stop to "irresponsible reporting." Charles III and many others fear this is a giant step on the road to tyranny.How should the King respond? Does he have an active role to play, or is he merely a decorative place-holder? What should he do if he opposes a measure passed by the elected Government of the nation? And if he does take action in opposition, what will be the response of that elected Government? These are questions which have been asked many times over several centuries, but so far as the public knows (since conversations between Monarch and Minister are always confidential) there has never been an open break between Buckingham Palace and Downing Street.This is the meat of the play, and Bartlett's superb script does it full justice. The new King feeling his way through unfamiliar territory, the brash Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition, and the roles played by the new Queen and the new Prince and Princess of Wales are all beautifully depicted. Additionally there is the literally haunting presence of the ghost of the late Diana. Perhaps the best character is that of Prince Harry, reduced to a minor role in the new order but vigorously determined to be independent. It is through him that the audience has a conduit to the British population: modern, multi-cultural, uneasy with the concept of hereditary monarchy yet reluctant to see it discarded.This is a truly remarkable play that should be long remembered. Perhaps the closest comparison to it in recent times is "To Play the King," a BBC production from the mid-nineties starring Ian Richardson and Michael Kitchen as a domineering Prime Minister and the well-meaning King who opposes his Government's policies. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the movie script in book form, not the play *by G***S on Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2018* This was an remarkable, interesting movie, andI understand that is is an even more interesting stage play . I bought the book hoping is would be the script of the original West End stage version so that I could compare it to the film - unfortunately this is the script of the film. Be aware, if you want the original play script, you'll have to look elsewhere.That being said, the movie is a fascinating, well done concept. Like Shakespeare, it may have little to do with the actual family in question, but it's a brilliant meditation on one of the peculiarities of the British government. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No, it's not a perfectly accurate representation of the ... *by B***A on Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2017* No, it's not a perfectly accurate representation of the royal family. If you are looking for that, don't read it. It is a PLAY, quite a well-written one at that, and its main purpose is to represent IDEAS in the form of art. You should not read this as a textbook on the royal family, any more than you should read Shakespeare's Richard III as a textbook on Richard III. I repeat, since somefolk seem confused on this point, it is a PLAY. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/27517677-king-charles-iii](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/27517677-king-charles-iii) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*