BBC Faces Backlash Over Alleged Pro-Monarchy Bias in King Charles III Documentary

The broadcaster defends 'Charles III: The Coronation Year' amid 897 complaints, arguing it retained editorial control and reflected a range of viewpoints.

The BBC has received 897 complaints about its documentary 'Charles III: The Coronation Year', with viewers claiming it showed a bias in favor of the monarchy.
The documentary, which aired on Boxing Day, captured behind-the-scenes moments of King Charles III's first year on the throne, including his coronation rehearsals.
Critics argue the documentary avoided mention of some of the family's most controversial issues, including those surrounding Prince Andrew's connection to an underage sex ring run by Jeffery Epstein.
The BBC defended the documentary as a 'one-off observational documentary' and maintained that it retained editorial control over its creation.
This is not the first time the BBC has faced criticism for its coverage of the royal family, with a record 109,741 complaints received over its coverage of Prince Philip’s death in 2021.