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.
Platinum Jubilee 2022's Trooping the Colour: What to know
foxnews.comThe Trooping of the Colour, a ceremony marking the official birthday of the Queen of Britain, is minutes away. The ceremony is one event of many to occur throughout the week as Britain celebrates 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.
It follows Silver, Gold and Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 1977, 2002 and 2012, which marked 25, 50 and 60 years on the throne.
Jubilees are usually marked with a combination of ceremonial military displays, a church service and street parties. The events began on June 2 and will continue through June 5.
Queen Elizabeth II watches a flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour, the Queen's annual birthday parade, on June 8, 2019 in London, England. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images) WHAT IS TROOPING OF THE COLOUR?
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