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.
Queen Consort Camilla 'to take over Queen's beloved role' after death
dailystar.co.ukQueen’s reins as the royal family’s figurehead of horse racing.Senior sources say she’s ideal for the role because she loves the sport and the move is being discussed in senior racing circles.A racing insider said: “I think now it will be Camilla – she will be the figurehead. READ MORE: King Charles gives first glimpse at what coins, stamps and post boxes will look like “The plan has always been that Charles and Camilla would take on the legacy.“Camilla obviously adores horses and is hugely passionate about racing.“She really loves it, particularly Cheltenham – the jumps.
I think there’s a pretty clear plan, given the Queen’s passion and love for racehorses.”King Charles and his wife Camilla are committed to ensuring the continued success of Royal Ascot in Berkshire.The King inherits about 24 racehorses and some 80 brood mares from his late mother’s stable.Owners and breeders have already expressed interest in acquiring some of the Queen’s horses if they become available.A formal review of the Royal Stud, thoroughbreds and breeding horses is expected to be ordered by the King within weeks.Charles was a keen amateur jockey in the 1980s but his involvement has been nominal and he’s not been as enthusiastic about the sport as Camilla.He will inherit the Sandringham stud, plus the Sovereign’s racing colours – purple body with gold braid, scarlet sleeves and black velvet cap with gold trim.His mother had recently urged him to take a greater interest in her hobby.John Warren, the late Queen’s racing manager, has said the King’s interest in the sport has been a “slow burn”.Before Charles’ accession to the throne, Mr Warren said: “Prince Charles has always followed it, but it has been his mother’s interest so it has been at.
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