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.
From fairytale wedding to Royal tensions: How Prince Harry's birth changed Charles and Diana's marriage
dailyrecord.co.ukA wedding of epic proportions, the marriage of a future King to his charming young bride was hailed as the ceremony of the century.
A whirlwind of grandeur and romance swept across the world on July 29, 1981.An astounding 750 million viewers from across 74 nations tuned in to watch Lady Diana Spencer exchange vows with then-Prince Charles at St Paul's Cathedral, officially becoming the Princess of Wales.
All around London, about 600,000 enthusiasts thronged the avenues, eagerly witnessing their historic union that surprisingly materialised a mere five months post their engagement.
Diana revealed having met Charles only 13 times prior to their monumental day.The spectacle of bride stepping out of her horse-driven carriage onto the cathedral's steps had the world holding its breath.
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