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.
Duchess of Cornwall is said to be "increasingly high profile" now that the idea of a Queen Consort role has been floated, a royal expert has claimed.The ascension of Prince Charles to the throne of England would bring Camilla Parker Bowles to the head of the Royal Family.It would appear that the public have "warmed" to the idea of Camilla, who turns 75 today (Sunday, July 17), taking on the role of Queen Consort.
A royal expert has explained the "master stroke" plan that The Firm could action.READ MORE: 'I left my Mrs for blonde Ukrainian bombshell and now I've recorded a rap song about it' A number of reasons were cited for Camilla's comfortable role as Queen Consort, including the charity work that appears to have increased public warmth for her.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams said: "The public have warmed to Camilla being Queen Consort. "However they have never been enthusiastic about the idea and it was a master stroke of the Queen to announce this on the eve of the anniversary of her Platinum Jubilee."She is already stepping up admirably.
Her charitable work, especially that for victims of rape and sexual abuse, for sufferers for osteoporosis and to promote literacy, is remarkable."The royal expert also stated that each consort has "a different style" and that good relations with Kate Middleton have been "highlighted" by a recent photoshoot for Country Life.Camilla's acts of charitable work appeared to have made the public warm to her, with Fitzwilliams claiming that it has increased her "high profile".He said: "Camilla’s first role is to support to Charles.
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