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's comment that left his father King Charles 'reduced to tears'
ok.co.ukKing Charles was reportedly moved to tears by a surprise comment from his son, Prince William, about the future.The past couple of years have seen significant changes for the Royal Family, particularly for King Charles and Prince William.
Their roles within the monarchy have shifted dramatically over the last two years, with Charles ascending to the throne following the passing of his mother, the late Queen, in September 2022.
Meanwhile, William has taken on the title of Prince of Wales. Upon becoming the heir apparent, William also inherited the title of Duke of Cornwall and the responsibility of managing the vast Duchy of Cornwall estate.This estate was previously managed by Charles for over five decades during his tenure as the Prince of Wales, and he took great pride in its success.
In an ITV documentary titled 'Prince Charles: Inside the Duchy of Cornwall', viewers got a rare glimpse into Charles' emotional side when he revealed that a remark made by his eldest son about the estate brought him to tears.
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