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 William 'waiting their turn' a 'big challenge', claims Tessa Dunlop
express.co.ukExpress.co.uk about the future of the British Royal Family and claimed it is most difficult for Prince Charles and Prince William, who are both patiently waiting for their chance at becoming a reigning monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II who is currently on the throne, is the longest-serving monarch in Europe’s history, with 69 years under her belt as leader of Britain, but the royal expert claims it is harder for those waiting in the wings.She explained the difficulty for Prince Charles and Prince William is finding a meaningful purpose, as the Queen has many ongoing engagements as head of state.Dr Dunlop explained: “What does a king and a king son in waiting do?
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