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 talks about his legacy as he calls Lilibet's birth 'such happy news'
ok.co.ukPrince Charles has spoken out about the arrival of his fifth granddchild Lilibet for the very first time.The future king made a royal appearance at the BMW mini factory in Oxford on Tuesday and when asked about Lilli's arrival, he said it was "such happy news".The 72 year old went on to speak about the impact of technology on future generations, including for his grandchildren.
He continued: "The development of technology like electric vehicles…is vital for maintaining the health of our world for future generations, something I am only too aware of today, having recently become a grandfather for the fifth time.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
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