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.
Meet Big Brother housemate Nathan - King Charles's former butler
dailyrecord.co.ukThe King’s former butler has swapped a palace for a stint in the Big Brother house and he’s hoping he will come away with the crown and the £100,000 cash prize.Nathan King, from Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, was just 17 when he landed the position of royal butler at Dumfries House in Ayrshire - one of King Charles’s favourite estates.The 24-year-old, who served the monarch for several years, is now a pork salesman and was one of 16 contestants who entered the Big Brother house on Sunday night.Nathan, who crossed paths with high-profile guests, including the President of Ireland, broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh and Queen Camilla during his time at Dumfries House, is hoping his royal connection will make him a viewer favourite and says if he wins he will spend the money on a new set of teeth.Nathan, a former Wallace Hall Academy pupil, said: “I think the fact I was Prince Charles’s butler will definitely surprise people.
He hosts a lot of different dinners with guests such as the President of Ireland, Alan Titchmarsh and I would look after him and if Camilla was there as well I would look after her too.”The ex-butler, who was introduced to the public during the live launch by Big Brother hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best, admits he has a strong character which might divide public opinion.Nathan, who is the only Scottish contestant on this year’s show, said: “People’s first impression of me - they might think I’m a bit stuck up, slightly in love with myself, which is not all wrong.“I think I am different to other people my age.
I listen to Radio 2, I read an old-fashioned newspaper and I vote Tory. I think that’s different, but good. Politically I am definitely on the right side of centre and strangely admire Nigel Farage.”Nathan, who is
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