Charles' Media Rules: A Royal Revelation

0:00It's March 20th. Here's what's happening in entertainment. Resurface documents from 2015 show that before becoming king, Charles and forced strict media rules through Clarence House. Broadcasters had to sign 15 page agreements just to land an interview. His team approved every single question in advance and kept close watch on the final edits. These deals let palestaff haul filming if interviewers went off script. They also blocked outlets from using any unapproved footage. Representatives could sit in on editing sessions and push for changes over issues, like fairness, balance, or security concerns. Journalists and editors called the approach overly controlling. They argued it crossed into managing the news rather than just granting access. One source said it blurred lies between real reporting and scripted messaging. Clarence House pushed back, calling the terms routine steps the guarantee accurate coverage. No major changes have surfaced since Charles took the throne. As debates over royal media ties continue,

1:00these old files highlight longstanding tensions between the palace and the press.