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 says Royal Family 'have an empty seat at the dinner table' as he reflects on the death of Prince Philip
ok.co.ukPrince Charles paid a special homage to his late father, Prince Philip in a recent video message to celebrate the end of Ramadan for the Islamic community.The 72 year old reflected on his family's recent loss, as he admitted that he will have an “empty seat at their dinner table” this year, like so many families who have lost a loved one during the pandemic.The Duke of Cornwall shared his emotional message when he joined the Naz Legacy Foundation for a virtual Iftar – a celebratory meal served at the end of the day when breaking the fast.
In the video, he said: “The last year I know has been deeply challenging for us all, and I am only too aware of the impact of the pandemic on the Muslim community.
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