Rupert GooldCast
Tim Pigott-Smith 
Oliver Chris Richard Goulding Charlotte Riley Margot Leicester Tamara Lawrance
Credits
Written by: Mike Bartlett
Plot
Prince Charles' accession to the throne following the Queen's death. When he refuses to sign a controversial bill into law, political chaos ensues: a constitutional crisis, rioting on the streets and a tank in front of Buckingham Palace.
Sinekatalog’s take
A future king refuses to sign a law and the monarchy teeters. Written in blank verse and shot in Shakespearean style, the political fantasy is bold and sharp. A clever, stagey pleasure for fans of royal drama and the Bard.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.3 / 10 (1,944 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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