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.
Des O'Connor put youthful looks down to eating just one meal a day on 'Des Diet'
mirror.co.ukAgeless Des O'Connor often credited his youthful looks to a very strict eating regime which he branded the Des Diet. The entertainment industry is in mourning after the death of the former Take Your Pick favourite this weekend.
In what was known in showbiz circles as the Des Diet, the TV star would eat only one meal every day. He claimed his vitality and youthful demeanour was partly due to his reduced food intake.
He was famed for his age-defying appearance and it was down to his hard work off screen. Sir Cliff Richard and Prince Charles also, it was claimed, had both followed the TV legend's plan.
The diet usually included a light breakfast, skipping lunch and having one main meal in the early evening. Veteran entertainer Des is said
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