Inside King Charles’ “new era” monarchy as unseen royal moments, media strategy and surprising traditions revealed

Inside King Charles’ “new era” monarchy as unseen royal moments, media strategy and surprising traditions revealed

Published: March 21, 2026

Duration: 9:14

A new book from royal photographer Chris Jackson offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how the monarchy is evolving under King Charles the Third. Jackson, who has spent more than two decades documenting the Royal Family, says “we have entered a new era,” pointing to a more modern and flexible approach compared to the reign of Queen Elizabeth.
He highlights subtle but telling changes — including a coronation balcony photo taken from behind the King and Queen, a perspective that “would never have been allowed” before — as evidence of a shift in how the institution presents itself.

That evolution is...