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's 'awkward email to pals requesting she's called different name'
dailystar.co.ukExpress.One told Mr Helliker: “Everyone knows it’s about to happen with Kate and William, but we were a little surprised about the request to call her Catherine.“There is a distinct feeling she has started to become very aware of her position.”Prince Charles' press secretary Paddy Harverson denied the reports at the time.It is believed William would have called her Kate when they met at the University of St Andrews, but that her full name is more 'royal'.He also refers to his wife as Catherine in public.And Kate signs off her emails now with a simple C..
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