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.
Harry-Meghan saga sparks arguments for William to replace Charles as next heir, expert says
ok.co.ukThe Harry-Meghan saga has shown how 'increasingly fragile' the Royal Family is - and the Queen's recent health concerns may revive arguments over her successor, an expert says.
Prince Charles, 72, is first in line, but some "unkindly" suggest his eldest son, Prince William, is a more up-to-date replacement, Observer columnist Simon Tisdall writes.
He says being a royal has "probably never been tougher", citing Princess Mako of Japan's decision to marry "the love of her life" which meant renouncing her royal title and becoming a "Mrs".The Palace says the Queen is currently carrying out 'light duties', which include those required as Head of State, following her overnight stay in hospital last month.
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