King Charles: Brits give verdict on reign so far
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00:00 They had 73 years to imagine what he'd be like as king.
00:04 Now one year into his reign, what does Britain make of Charles III?
00:08 He has a great passion for the environment. I think he's a very intelligent man.
00:15 Yeah, I don't think you really know his style yet, but he's a statesman, you know,
00:19 so he has to meet certain people and do certain duties, so I'm sure he's doing a good job.
00:23 Charles had big shoes to fill as the son of one of Britain's most beloved monarchs,
00:28 with his own popularity rating at less than 50 percent.
00:32 Since beginning his reign, he's worked to improve his image and show the public a warmer,
00:37 friendlier side. An outspoken environmentalist,
00:40 King Charles also had to accept a higher level of political neutrality.
00:45 When the government requested he stay away from the annual UN climate conference, he followed orders.
00:50 It was a very strong early test of his political neutrality,
00:56 and there was no kind of protest or even private complaint from the palace. He behaved impeccably.
01:04 Like his predecessors, King Charles has found other ways to make his opinions known.
01:09 When he met refugees settled in the UK, some saw it as an indirect criticism of
01:14 the Conservative government's immigration policies.
01:16 With no radical reforms, Charles' goal remains the stability and continuity of the crown.
01:24 Still, anti-monarchists are louder than ever before, even if they remain a minority.
01:29 Over the past year, Charles III has gained 11 points in the polls,
01:34 with approval from 55 percent of the population.
01:37 Those close to him say he's happy and comfortable in the role he waited nearly a lifetime to fulfill.