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 priorities made her perfect duchess after 'meteorite Meghan', expert says
ok.co.ukWith her elegance, poise and polished manners, it’s no wonder Kate Middleton is admired the world over as the perfect duchess.
Since becoming Duchess of Cambridge on the day of her wedding to Prince William a decade ago, Kate has grown into her role and made it her own, says royal expert Duncan Larcombe. “When she first became a duchess, she and William were thought by some to be too formal, as though they were trying too hard but I would say we’re now seeing a complete transformation,” he says. “It’s been very gradual but Kate’s developed a unique style of her own.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photo shoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
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