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.
It’s only been a week since Prince William took on his new title of the Duke or Cornwall following the Queen’s death, and the royal has already taken charge of the role.
Prince William, 40, became the 25th Duke of Cornwall, a title previously given to his father the former Prince Charles, after the Queen died on Thursday 8 September.
With his new name, William has inherited the £23 million-a-year income from the Duchy of Cornwall, and began his first duty under his changed title on Wednesday.
William is said to have held a meeting with his finance committee via video link, according to the Court Circular. For all of the latest updates, sign up for OK!'s Royal newsletter.
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