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 in nod to Princess Diana and the Queen with jewellery at Philip's funeral
dailystar.co.ukKate Middleton subtly honoured the Queen and her mother-in-law, Princess Diana, with her choice of mourning wear at the funeral of Prince Philip.The Duchess of Cambridge chose to wear Her Majesty’s pearl choker, which was previously lent to Diana.Queen Elizabeth II often wore the necklace during the 1980s, and once leant the four-strand pearl choker to the People’s Princess for a state banquet in 1982.She teamed the stunning jewellery along with an all-black-outfit, a colour that is true to Royal tradition, a netted hat and a black face mask.Kate was pictured next to her husband, Prince William, as the pair were driven into Windsor Castle.Ahead of them, Prince Charles and Camilla, who are just among 30 Royals who will attend, were seen at.
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