Charles & the Women Who Could Have Been Queen

The programme explores the King’s romantic history, focusing on his relationships. It covers his marriage to Camilla, his ties with Diana, Princess of Wales, Lady Jane Wellesley, Lady Sarah Spencer and Anna Wallace, and examines each woman’s influence on his personal life.

Charles & the Women Who Could Have Been Queen is a one‑off television programme that falls under the “one‑off” genre. It presents a single, self‑contained episode centred on a particular subject rather than an ongoing series. The title signals that the focus will be on the monarch’s personal life, specifically the women who have featured in his romantic history. The core of the show is a survey of the King’s love life, tracing his connections with a number of notable women. It looks closely at his marriage to Camilla, his highly publicised relationship with Diana, Princess of Wales, and his ties to Lady Jane Wellesley, Lady Sarah Spencer and Anna Wallace. Each of these figures is examined in turn, with the programme outlining how they entered his life and what role they played in his personal narrative. Throughout the broadcast, the presentation moves from one relationship to the next, offering a concise overview of the King’s romantic entanglements. By juxtaposing his marriage to Camilla with his earlier liaison with Diana and the other women mentioned, the episode provides a clear picture of the various personal bonds that have shaped his public image. The structure remains focused on these six women, keeping the content tightly aligned with the programme’s stated premise.