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 Elizabeth, 95, Tests Positive For COVID-19 Receives Outpouring Of Prayers
hollywoodlife.comQueen Elizabeth tested positive COVID-19 on Sunday (Feb. 20). The 95-year-old monarch, who has been fully vaccinated and had a booster shot, is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
She will reportedly still carry on with her “light” duties at Windsor Castle over the coming week. “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines,” the palace added.
British politicians were quick to wish the Queen — who is celebrating her 70th year on the throne — a speedy recuperation. Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted: “I’m sure I speak for everyone in wishing Her Majesty The Queen a swift recovery from COVID and a rapid return to vibrant good health.” Labour Party leader Keir Starmer wished the queen “good health and a speedy recovery,” while Health Secretary Sajid Javid posted, “Wishing Her Majesty The Queen a quick recovery.” The royal monarch’s diagnosis comes only 10 days after her son Prince Charles tested positive for Covid for the second time.
Buckingham Palace was reportedly concerned after Prince Charles’ diagnosis, as he had recently been in contact with his 95-year-old mother.
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