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.
Charles and William 'will lead summit within weeks to decide Royal Family's future'
mirror.co.ukPrinces Charles and William will lead a summit meeting within weeks to decide the future of the Royal Family, it has been claimed.
The pair will reportedly put plans together alongside the Queen for what each working royal will do going forward, following the death of Prince Philip.
The Duke of Edinburgh's passing on April 9 meant his hundreds of patronages have been left vacant. While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's departure last year and Prince Andrew's stepping back means the pool of senior members of the Firm available for roles was further reduced.
Sources told the Telegraph official and personal duties cannot be decided separately because they are too closely linked. They also said it will need to be discussed whether to
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