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.
Kate Middleton and the Queen Pen Letters Celebrating 150 Years of the British Red Cross
harpersbazaar.comMembers of the royal family are celebrating 150 years of the British Red Cross, which celebrates its anniversary on August 4.Both the Duchess of Cambridge and Queen Elizabeth II wrote encouraging letters of support to the charity, while Prince Charles showed his support by recording the introduction for the organization's new exhibition honoring its 150th anniversary.
The Duchess of Cambridge is joining the royal family in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the British Red Cross. Per a Buckingham Palace press release, Duchess Catherine penned a letter to those who are part of the British Red Cross, highlighting their tireless work.
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