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 Pays Tribute to 'Dear Papa' Prince Philip After His Death: 'I Miss My Father Enormously'
etonline.comPrince Charles is missing his «dear papa,» Prince Philip.The 72-year-old Prince of Wales shared a sentimental message on behalf of the royal family after the death of his father.
The Duke of Edinburgh died on Friday at the age of 99.«I particularly wanted to say that my father, for I suppose the last 70 years, has given the most remarkable, devoted service to The Queen, to my family and to the country, but also to the whole of the Commonwealth,» a somber Charles told reporters on Saturday.
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