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.
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ok.co.ukKing Charles III's coronation promises to be one of the most extraordinary and memorable days in royal history. It will be the first time most of us have ever witnessed the coronation of a new monarch and the weekend promises to be packed with pomp and ceremony, tradition and emotion.
In this beautiful collector's edition, OK! will cover all the historic moments from the weekend's spectacular celebrations, including the coronation ceremony and the processions, the big lunch events and the coronation concert.
We also take a look back at Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 and delve into the secrets of the royal regalia used in both ceremonies.
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