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 King Charles' life will change - from no passport or driving licence to moving home
ok.co.ukCharles is now officially King Charles III following the death of his mother Elizabeth II. Charles, 73, was automatically given the title, but has since been proclaimed as monarch in a moving ceremony witnessed by the public for the first time in British history.The Accession Council in the state apartments of London's St James’s Palace confirmed his role on Saturday morning.
And while Charles, who has already undertaken a number of duties in the days since his mother died including meeting cheering crowds outside Buckingham Palace and giving a national address, has been preparing for the moment for his entire life, some big changes are about to happen.
For all of the latest updates, sign up for OK!'s Royal newsletter. As King, Charles will have his passport removed. When travelling overseas, he will not require a British passport, as a British passport is issued in the name of His Majesty, meaning it’s unnecessary for The King to possess one.
All other members of the Royal Family have passports. Charles will also have his driving licence removed, as like passports, they are issued in the monarch’s name.
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