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King Charles III made an unexpected appearance at a sold-out showing of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s (RSC) latest production, *The Tempest*. His arrival at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience as he took his place in the fully seated auditorium.
During his visit, the King was given a backstage tour of the RSC’s costume department. He admired the collection, referring to the garments as “brilliant,” and shared a moment of laughter while examining a replica crown. The co-artistic directors of the RSC, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, described the King’s attendance as “a tremendous honour.” They noted that the play, directed by Sir Richard Eyre, features Sir Kenneth Branagh in the role of Prospero.
Sitting beside King Charles III, Tamara Harvey observed his genuine enthusiasm for the theatre, remarking that he was “laughing away” during the performance. She added, “I think he genuinely enjoyed it,” highlighting his evident appreciation for the production.
After the show, the King, who serves as a patron of the RSC, met the cast backstage and engaged in conversation with Sir Kenneth Branagh and director Sir Richard Eyre. This production of *The Tempest* marks notable milestones: it is Sir Kenneth Branagh’s return to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre after more than three decades and represents Sir Richard Eyre’s debut directing for the company. The visit also included moments where King Charles greeted members of the cast and crew, including the RSC’s Head Costume Cutter Emily Keifer
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