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.
Experts pinpoint 'moment Princess Diana and Charles's marriage started to crack'
mirror.co.ukWhen Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer at St Paul's Cathedral, the world thought they were watching the perfect love story.
The couple's beautiful royal wedding was watched by people around the globe, and everyone celebrated with them as they welcomed their two beautiful sons Princes William and Harry.
And while they looked completely in love as they smiled and waved for the cameras, things behind closed doors were very different.
The couple announced their separation in 1992 and finally divorced in 1996, with the Queen and Prince Philip saying they were "saddened" by the decision but "understood and sympathised".
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