Meet All Of King Charles III Cast Members

• King Charles III cast members involve some English actors who were part of Mike Bartlett’s initial play of the same plot and name
• The plot of the movie revolves around King Charles III’s ascension to the throne following Queen Elizabeth II’s demise
• Unfortunately, two of the Cast members have passed, including Tim Pigott-Smith, the character representation of King Charles who had to relinquish his throne to his son, in the film.

King Charles III cast members comprise 6 actors who translated the roles of the royal family, 5 political characters, and other roles. The British cast all worked together to bring about the success of the 2017 future history television film which was directed by Rupert Goold.

The plot of the story stems from Mike Bartlett’s King Charles III play. The movie surrounds the ascension of the British throne by Charles III following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, his mother. The story further develops into political drama with the king stepping down for his son, and the subsequent end of his abrupt reign.

Interestingly, most of the cast of the play was featured in the Television adaptation including the likes of Tim Pigott-Smith, Oliver Chris, and Richard Goulding.

Here is All the Cast of King Charles III: The Royal Family

1. Tim Pigott_Smith as King Charles III

Playing the role of the successor to the British throne following the demise of the Monarch is Tim Pigott-Smith. He played the role of King Charles III, who was Queen Elizabeth II’s son.

Upon her death, he became the reigning monarch who was made to relinquish the throne by his son following a political uproar.

Pigott-Smith was an English actor born on May 13, 1946. He was an actor for about 46 years until his unfortunate demise in 2017. He died before the release of the movie but was initially part of the play and represented the same character.

Asides from winning a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor in 1985, Tim also had the title of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire ‘OBE’.

2. Oliver Chris as William, Prince of Wales

The role of Prince Williams of Wale was played by English actor, Oliver Chris. He was born on November 2, 1978, in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. As part of Mike Barltletts’s play and movie King Charles III, Oliver was instrumental in the stepping down from the throne of King Charles III who transferred power to him by naming him the King of England.

3. Richard Goulding as Prince Harry

Prince Harry’s role was interpreted by Richard Goulding who, just like the first two, was part of the initial play. In the movie, Richard fell in love with a commoner from the republican side. However, he had to end the relationship with her due to political reasons.

Goulding is best known and remembered for the role he played in the future history movie about the British kingdom.

4. Charlotte Riley as Catherine, Princess of Wales

Born on December 29, 1981, Charlotte Frances played the role of Princess Catherine of Wales. The Grindon-born English actress acted in the role of Prince William’s wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, turned Queen consort.

The latter title came to Catherine following her husband’s ascension to the throne in the film.

5. Margot Leicester as Queen Camilla

September 1949 born Margot Leicester is a British actress who played the role of the Queen Consort following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Being married to King Charles III afforded her the role of Queen Camilla.

Queen Camilla was formerly married to a man known as Andrew Parker Bowles before her marriage to the then Prince Charles.

6. Katie Brayben as the Ghost of Diana, Princess of Wales

Katie Brayben nee Burke is an English actress and musician who acted in the role of Princess Diana. She was initially married to Prince Charles until they separated and eventually got divorced.

She was the mother of Prince William and Harry and as nobility, served in some capacities on behalf of the Queen of England.

Diana died on August 31, 1997, from injuries suffered from a car crash. In King Charles III movie, Katie appeared as the ghost of Diana, appearing to her ex-husband and first son.

The Politicians and Public Figures in the Film King Charles III

1. Adam James as Prime Minister, Tristan Evans

Tristan Evans was the Prime Minister to the newly ascended, King Charles III. He was instrumental in the political drama that ensued in the British Empire as he vehemently refused to go with the Kings orders.

Adams James was born on September 9, 1972, in London, England.

2. Priyanga Burford as Mrs. Stevens, the Leader of the Opposition

British actress, writer, and narrator, Priyanga Burford played the role of the Opposition Leader in King Charles III. In her role, Burford led His Majesty’s Most Loyal Opposition and had several meetings with the King.

3. Ian Redford as Douglas Rowe, Speaker of the House of Commons

Born Ian Leslie Redford on April 6, 1951, Douglas Rowe’s role in the 2017 released movie was as Speaker of the House of Commons. In that capacity, he served the British throne as the presiding officer of the House of Commons.

He, reluctantly, supported Prince William’s dissolution of the Parliament. This dissolution led to the incapacitation of Prime Minister Tristan’s plans.

4. John Shrapnel as Archbishop of Canterbury

John Shrapnel was born on April 27, 1942, but died on February 14, 2020. Before his death, he was part of the cast of King Charles III movie which saw him play the role of Archbishop of Canterbury.

As the Archbishop, he was the principal leader of the Church of England. John also interpreted the role of the ceremonial head of the worldwide Anglican Communion as well as the diocesan bishop of the Diocese of Canterbury.

The Archbishop of Canterbury was present when King Charles III angrily crowned his son, William, as King of the Empire.

5. Rupert Vansittart as Sir Matthew, a British Army General

Vansittart was born on February 10, 1958, in Cranleigh, England. He played the role of British General, Sir Matthew. He wielded the highest rank of serving officers of the British Army – the principal land warfare force in the United Kingdom.

Other King Charles III Cast Members Include:

1. Tim McMullan as James Reiss

James Reiss’ character advises Buckingham palace on issues about the press. Tim McMullan, the English actor, played the role of one responsible for media relations and communication.

As Press Adviser, Reiss was responsible for liaisons between organizations and the throne. Prince Harry’s republican girlfriend even found him worthy to confide in.

Towards the end of the movie, James was on the bad books of King Charles III.

2. Tamara Lawrence as Jessica Edwards

1994-born Tamara Lawrence was the republican girlfriend of Prince Harry in the film King Charles III. She is credited with the role of convincing Prince Harry to reconsider his decision of remaining part of the royal family.

Her relationship with Prince Harry eventually ended as the prince did not want to be on the bad side of the new King; William.

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3. Max Bennett as Coottsey

Max Bennett was born on November 24, 1984, in Leytonstone, London. As part of the cast of King Charles III, he played the role of Coottsey. Coottsey was Prince Harry’s friend who introduced him to the republican working-class lady, Jess.

His role facilitated the relationship between the prince and the commoner.

4. Parth Thakerar as Spencer

Just like with Max, Parth was Prince Harry’s friend. As a part of King Charles III cast members, he played the role of Spencer, one of the rebellious Prince’s friends.

5. Tom Mothersdale as Bob

Jess, the lover of Prince Harry, shared a flat with Bob whose role was interpreted by Tom Mothersdale. Bob, like Jess, is a republican commoner.

6. Nyasha Hatendi as Paul

Paul whose role in King Charles III’s film was represented by Nyasha Hatendi. He is a Zimbabwean-British-American actor, writer, producer, and director. As a cast of the movie, he played the role of a takeaway restaurant.