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.
Prince Andrew 'doesn't understand public outcry' and wants to carry on duties – insider
dailystar.co.ukPrince Andrew “doesn’t seem to understand the public outcry” according to royal insiders – and hopes to accompany the Queen to the Epsom Derby despite his recent controversies.The Duke of York, who recently settled his infamous court case with Virginia Giuffre, is believed to be in line to attend the horse racing event with his mum in June.A source told the Sun: “He was meant to stay invisible during the Platinum Jubilee so there is no way he will be at events like Trooping the Colour.“But the Queen needs a chaperone on all occasions at the moment due to her mobility issues and Andrew has earmarked the Derby as the one he will accompany her at.“He just doesn’t seem to understand the public outcry.”The 62-year-old has faced huge questions surrounding his role in the royal family after he settled Ms Giuffre’s civil suit without an admission of guilt for an undisclosed sum.He had previously returned his military titles and royal patronage to the Queen despite having always strenuously denied all allegations.During a memorial service for Prince Philip on Tuesday, Andrew helped his elderly mother through Westminster Abbey.The decision to maintain his centre-stage appearance, broadcast live on the BBC, came as a surprise to those who thought the royal family wouldn’t want to attract attention to him.But it isn’t just the public who have questioned Andrew’s role in the monarchy and Prince Charles and Prince William are reportedly unhappy about his continued involvement. Stay up to date with all the latest royal news from the Daily Star by signing up to our free newsletter here. Both heirs to the throne were said to have been “shocked” and dismayed” at the decision.One source told The Mirror: “Andrew was straight out the.
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