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.
Comedian and OK!'s weekly columnist Judi Love has issued a tribute message to The Royal Family following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who sadly passed away at Balmoral Castle yesterday. "Yesterday was a truly emotional day after learning of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth aged 96," Judi says. "She was an amazing women that led with incomparable dignity, and her support and love for both her country and her own family will never be forgotten. "She sacrificed so much for this important duty - I’m even reminded of her being sat alone at the funeral of her husband Prince Philip last year in the midst of the pandemic. "Her presence in this world will be sorely missed.
In this difficult and heartbreaking time, I’m sending my love, wishes and sympathies to The Royal Family for their loss." Senior members of the Royal family gathered after the Queen's doctors became concerned about her health earlier yesterday morning.
All of Her Majesty's children - including Prince Charles - as well as her grandson and now heir to the throne, Prince William, and his brother Prince Harry - travelled to Aberdeen's Balmoral Castle after doctors placed her under medical supervision.The Queen died peacefully at her Scottish estate, where she'd spent many of her summer vacations.
Now-King Charles III last night made a statement, telling the public that the death of his beloved mother was a "moment of great sadness" for him and his family, and that their loss would be "deeply felt" around the world.
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