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Born to be The King

7.0202259mMovieDocumentaryTV Movie

As Prince Charles, the longest serving heir apparent, ascends the throne as King, those who know him well, who have worked for and with him, discuss what he has achieved as Prince of Wales and what he will bring to the role as the new Monarch.

DirectorJohn Bridcut
ProducerJohn Bridcut

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Cast · Directed by John Bridcut

KKKing Charles III of the United Kingdom
King Charles III of the United Kingdom
King
JDJudi Dench
Judi Dench
Narrator
TBTony Blair
Tony Blair
Narrator
QKQueen Camilla of the United Kingdom
Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom
Narrator
RHRobert Harris
Robert Harris
Narrator

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Born to be The King — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Born to be The King?

Born to be The King is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Born to be The King on Netflix?

No, Born to be The King is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BBC Select.

Is Born to be The King on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Born to be The King isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Britbox and BBC Select instead.

Where can I watch Born to be The King for free?

Born to be The King is available on Britbox and BBC Select in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.