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.
Inspiring stories of young people whose lives were transformed by Prince's Trust
mirror.co.ukSince Prince Charles set it up in 1976, the Prince’s Trust has helped people escaping crime, poverty, drugs and violence. In the 20th year of The Prince’s Trust Award at the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with TSB, the charity reveals it has helped its millionth person. Here, Sir Ben Kingsley reveals why the Trust is more vital than ever, and talks about an inspiring youngster.
Below, three 2020 Pride of Britain nominees tell their stories. Almost a year ago, when the world was a very different place, I was invited to present The Prince’s Trust Young Achiever Award to a young man called Hezron at The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards.
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