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 William & King Charles Have 'Strengthened Their Bond' Unlike Ever Before -- Thanks To WHO?!
perezhilton.comPrince William and King Charles III’s relationship is thriving these days — and they have two people, in particular, to thank!
On Wednesday, a source close to both royals opened up about the father-son relationship, which has never been closer than it is now!
While they still have a bit of a nontraditional familial relationship, they’ve leaned on each other in the last few weeks following Queen Elizabeth II’s death on September 8. Related: Prince Harry Gives Super Sweet Update On Archie & Lilibet In New Video! While speaking to People, the royal insider revealed the 40-year-old and 73-year-old have bonded over their new roles as well as the deaths of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth, the source shared: Of course, upon his mother’s death, King Charles ascended the throne, with his official coronation set to take place on May 6.
He also bestowed a new title on his son — Prince of Wales. It’s a traditional title for the heir to the throne. Additionally, William is the new Duke of Cornwall, which comes with the Duchy of Cornwall, an estate of farmland, property, and commercial businesses worth around $1.3 billion.
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