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.
How Camilla has finally won over the public and earned her national treasure status
ok.co.ukAlthough once vilified for her perceived part in the breakdown of Prince Charles' marriage to the late Princess Diana, Camilla has become a central figure in the Royal family since officially joining in 2005 and has won over her critics, earning her national treasure status.The Queen’s unexpected endorsement of Camilla in February, making her Queen Consort once Charles ascends to the throne marked a stark contrast to the long-held pledge for her to remain a princess out of respect for the memory of Diana.
And in more recent times, the public has seen Camilla happily taking part in a string of solo engagements. It’s even been reported that she will appear in a special edition of Vogue magazine this summer to mark her 75th birthday.
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that despite some having their doubts in the beginning, her genuine love for Prince Charles shines through. “The nation has now had enough time to warm to Camilla,” he says. “The honeymoon period of her marriage to Charles was understandably dominated by the royal households, as well as the British public’s enduring love for Diana.There was resentment for her everywhere she looked. “But after having been married to Charles for almost two decades, it’s clear to see that she makes the Prince exceedingly happy – and I think this is what is key to winning the hearts of the public.” Grant, who has worked closely with Camilla over the years, continues, “Evidence of her acceptance comes from the lack of protests following Her Majesty’s announcement that Camilla will be Queen Consort alongside Charles.
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