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 II Cancels Virtual Meetings While Recovering From ‘Mild’ Case of COVID-19
usmagazine.comFocusing on her recovery. Queen Elizabeth II canceled her scheduled meetings for Tuesday, February 22, following her recent COVID-19 diagnosis.“As Her Majesty is still experiencing mild cold-like symptoms she has decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements today, but will continue with light duties,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
Though the queen, 95, has continued to work in the days since she tested positive for COVID, she reportedly was not feeling well enough to attend the virtual meetings she had planned for the day.Since testing positive for COVID, the sovereign has been “experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week,” Buckingham Palace announced in a statement to Us Weekly on Sunday, February 20. “She will continue to receive medical attention and follow guidelines.”Earlier this month, Us confirmed that Her Majesty was “being monitored” after Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles both tested positive.
She showed no symptoms at the time. The Prince of Wales, 73, had previously battled COVID in March 2020, before contracting the illness once more.“This morning The Prince of Wales has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now self-isolating,” Clarence House said in a statement on February 10. “HRH is deeply disappointed not to be able to attend today’s events in Winchester and will look to reschedule his visit as soon as possible.”Four days later, the Duchess of Cornwall, 74, also tested positive and was “self-isolating” following the news.All three members of the royal family have been vaccinated against the illness. “[The shot] was very quick, and I’ve had lots of letters from people who have been very surprised by how easy it was to
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