Daniel travels around the country in costume after a friend pointed out his uncanny resemblance to King Charles I.
Using famous portraits as a reference, he has painstakingly recreated the former king's iconic appearance, from his beard and moustache to his Garter Collar, cape, and ostrich feather. His efforts demonstrate a deep commitment to historical accuracy and a passion for bringing the past to life.Daniel has since added King Charles II to his list of regal roles, and on May 6, coronation day, which he calls a"momentous day," he will be showcasing his costume and acting prowess.
“I started going onto Google and looking at all different places he’d been,” said Daniel. “People were quite gobsmacked really, because we are talking about hundreds of places.“The first time I put the costume on, I took a selfie and it just looked like King Charles I taking a picture of himself in the mirror. It’s taken me from the Isle of Wight all the way up to Dunfermline in Scotland where King Charles I was born.
“I thought what if I could recreate King Charles, take him around the country and help the world of heritage through my travels and draw attention to some of these buildings which no longer get noticed,” he said. But changing into his royal robes after driving for so long was not always an easy feat. “Unfortunately, when you’re on the move as King Charles, you have to get changed in the car because you don’t have a dressing room,” he said.“Getting into costume can be really stressful because you’ve got to get the beard on and then the cape on, and the pressure is astronomical.
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