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 sends heartfelt radio message as he talks Covid-19 'anxieties'
dailystar.co.ukPrince Charles has paid tribute to UK performers who have had to deal with the "heartbreaking" cancellation of performances due to the coronavirus crisis.
The Prince of Wales, 71, dedicated the Classic FM show, which is set to air this evening, to orchestral singers and musicians, saying he hoped they could emerge from the pandemic lockdown with their talents "possibly shining all the brighter" when live shows are allowed once again.
The programme is called A Royal Appointment, and is the second of two which celebrate Charles' long-time support and passion for classical music.
After he finished recording tonight's instalment, he said: "It is heartbreaking to think of all the hard work that has gone into planning this year's concert
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