Charles, Prince of Wales (Charles Philip Arthur George; born 14 November 1948) is the heir apparent to the British throne as the eldest son of Elizabeth II. He has been Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Rothesay since 1952, and he is the oldest and longest-serving heir apparent in British history.
He is also the longest-serving Prince of Wales, having held that title since 1958. Charles was born at Buckingham Palace as the first grandchild of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. He was educated at Cheam and Gordonstoun schools, which his father, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, had attended as a child. Charles also spent a year at the Timbertop campus of Geelong Grammar School in Victoria, Australia.
18 beautiful pics from Queen's 2012 Diamond Jubilee including family balcony appearance
ok.co.ukBrits up and down the country are ready to enjoy a long weekend of Platinum Jubilee celebrations to commemorate the Queen's 70 years on the throne.
Street parties, live music outside Buckingham Palace, and a national beacon lighting ceremony illuminating specially-designed Jubilee structures in a global display are part of the huge celebrations.
Meanwhile, staff at Buckingham Palace are "determined" to help the Queen reach the famous balcony for Trooping The Colour, with new lifts reportedly having been installed inside the 3,000-year-old palace.
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton, as well as their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are expected to stand alongside Her Majesty as the crowd cheer in celebration, just like we'll be doing at home.
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