King Charles III

The newly crowned king who is wary of measures restricting press freedom. He asserts royal prerogative, dissolves Parliament to prevent the passage of controversial bills, and faces pressure from the PM and his family. His arc centers on balancing duty with personal conviction amid public unrest.

The Prince of Wales who becomes a mediator between Parliament and his father, and is pivotal in delivering a plan to restore the status quo. He questions the monarchy's role within a modern democratic system and ultimately ascends after his father's abdication. He embodies the tension between lineage and reform.

A strategic voice within the monarchy, she proposes a plan to mediate between Parliament and Charles. She seeks to preserve the monarchy while embracing a more collaborative approach. She plays a central role in guiding the succession's resolution.

In the modern era of royal life, he seeks to shed royal constraints by choosing a commoner life with Jess; He is torn between duty to the crown and personal happiness; He accepts a path toward a simpler life but remains connected to the monarchy's future.

A working-class republican who influences Harry and becomes central to the public scandal due to leaked photographs; She gains royal protection from Charles; She complicates princely life and pushes for authenticity and equality.

Royal press adviser who orchestrates messaging and navigates the press saga; He advises on the plan to bypass royal assent and manage the narrative.

A skeptical voice challenging the king and his plans; She gauges the options, pushing for accountability and checks on royal power.

A figure of tradition who participates in the coronation, highlighting the role of religious legitimacy and ceremony in validating the monarchy.

The ghost of Princess Diana appears to Charles and William, symbolizing lingeringLegacy and influence on their choices. Her presence underscores the weight of past actions on present decisions.

The Prime Minister who presses the royal line on legislation, bargaining with Parliament and the monarchy as the crisis escalates.