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.
King Charles admits 'feeling the weight of history' in days since Queen's death
ok.co.ukKing Charles III spoke of feeling "the weight of history" as faces the daunting task of taking over from his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
The newly-appointed King has put his own grief to one side in the days since his beloved mother's death, and stepped in to ensure duties are undertaken and plans for her funeral are underway.
On Monday morning, 1,200 people gathered to hear MPs from both parliamentary parties and peers give speeches at Westminster Hall – and the King was present too, with his Queen Consort Camilla at his side.
Two empty thrones were placed at the head of the chamber, as the band of the Household Cavalry played sombre music in the archway behind, ready for King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla’s arrival.
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