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 Charles and Camilla allowed to fly to Greece despite 'UK holiday ban'
dailystar.co.ukFancy an escape? Sign up to the Chill newsletter for weekly inspiration and advice on UK holidays Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have flown to Greece - despite the government's recent announcement that foreign holidays are set to be banned.
Rather than the Royal couple making a quick dash before the law changes on Monday, they have in fact been called away on official business, and have the full support of the Government.
The couple are undertaking a two-day tour of Greece and will visit Athens to join the bicentenary Independence Day celebrations and attend a reception at the National Gallery of Greece.
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