Yelland, a former editor of The Sun, commended the king's PR strategy as smart planning to manage his legacy. Speaking on Piers BBC podcast, Yelland emphasized the significance of choosing the right biographer in this context. He stated, "This is about managing legacy. Choosing your biographer is a very big thing with respect to the king and the late queen and the Royal household."
Simon Lewis pointed out that the book, serialized in the Daily Mail, contains remarkable details about the late Queen's final days and Charles's early days on the throne. Notably, it includes a note from the late Queen's private secretary, Edward Young, about her final hours. Lewis acknowledged the rarity of such disclosures, given the usual adherence to the 20-year rule governing the release of information related to UK institutions. Despite this, Lewis justified the decision, stating, "I can completely understand why the King's Men have done it. They've given Robert Hardman unprecedented access, but they know him very well; he's got a track record."
While the strategic move doesn't unveil any official secrets, Yelland and Lewis view it as a practical change in strategy, allowing the public a closer look at truly historic events. Yelland emphasized the importance of this move, describing it as the correct PR strategy and highlighting its significance, which may have been overlooked by many. It indeed marks a substantial and important step in shaping the narrative around King Charles's reign.
