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.
A good winter coat will serve you for life, just ask Prince Charles
telegraph.co.ukEpsom wool coat, £450, Paul SmithIt’s also worth considering a coat with versatility. We’re long past the gentile time when a man divided his wardrobe between town and country, so something that straddles a working week and a weekend pottering, be it country yomps or park walks, is advisable.
Black, grey and navy are traditionally ‘city-centric’, but might seem a bit severe when you’re off duty, so something in an autumnal colourway might work best.
Consider also some breathing space in the cut to allow for a chunky jumper or a suit; there’s nothing worse than peeling off your coat to find a crumpled jacket underneath.Watson herringbone in Harris tweed, £395, Walkers SlaterTake note of single vs double-breasted, too.
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